US sends F-22 fighters to the Middle East

US sends F-22 fighters to the Middle East

Kyiv  •  UNN

August 8 2024, 11:34 PM  •  24280 views

The United States has sent F-22 fighters to the Middle East to reduce the risk of escalation from Iran.

The United States has sent F-22 fighters to the Middle East to deter a possible escalation of violence in the region. This was reported by the US Air Force on the X network, UNN reports .

On August 8, F-22 aircraft of the US Air Force arrived in the area of responsibility of the US Central Command as part of a change in the position of US forces in the region aimed at reducing the likelihood of regional escalation by Iran or its proxies,

- the statement said.

Recall

The United States warned Iran of the risks of a large-scale strike against Israel in response to the assassination of the Hamas leader. Tehran, according to Politico, may reconsider its initial plan to respond to the death of Ismail Haniyeh.