US Prepares to Send More Fighter Jets to Middle East Over Iran Threats – NYT

The US is preparing to send additional fighter jets to the Middle East due to threats from Iran, – NYT Vladislav Kravtsov

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The United States is preparing to send additional military aircraft to the Middle East. These actions are the American side's response to the threats of Iran and its proxies in the region.

The New York Times, citing U.S. officials, reported that Iran and the quasi-entities it backs in Gaza, Lebanon and Yemen are preparing to attack Israel in the coming days to avenge the death of Ismail Haniyeh.

What is known about the U.S. sending planes to the Middle East

A U.S. military official, speaking on condition of anonymity, told reporters that U.S. forces in the Middle East are taking “necessary steps” to increase readiness and protect U.S. troops and allies from any threats from Iran or groups backed by that country's authorities.

How many U.S. aircraft will be sent to the region is still under discussion at the White House, as are final approvals from senior officials, including U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin. Biden administration officials have said they are seeking to calibrate the U.S. response to send enough of the right types of aircraft as quickly as possible. This should help protect Israel without escalating the conflict.

The reporters' interlocutors noted that it is not yet clear whether Israel and its allies will have much time to prepare for any new round of major attacks by Iran.

What the White House is saying about moving resources to the region

White House National Security Communications Adviser John Kirby told CNN that the United States is prepared to move additional resources to the Middle East if needed.

The United States is always reassessing its force posture in the Middle East to make sure we have what we need to protect our troops, our facilities, and our allies and partners like Israel, Kirby stressed.

At the same time, the American official noted that the United States heard Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei “loudly and loudly” that he intends to avenge the killing of the Hamas leader in Tehran, and that they want to carry out another attack on Israel.

“We have to make sure that we have the proper resources and capabilities in the region,” the White House adviser said.

During a phone call with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on August 1, Joe Biden reaffirmed his commitment to Israel's security against all threats from Iran, including its proxy groups Hamas, Hezbollah, and the Houthis.

Kirby also noted that this support to the Middle East will likely come in the form of both personnel and weapons.