In a First, U.S. Deploys Combat Jets to Israel for Potential Wartime Mission in Iran

Thursday, February 26, 2026 at 1:14 AM

The US has deployed a squadron of F-16 fighter jets to the Middle East, according to US Central Command (CENTCOM).

The jets, from the 480th Fighter Squadron based in Germany, have arrived in CENTCOM's area of responsibility. While CENTCOM did not specify the exact operational role, the deployment is seen as reinforcing US presence amid rising regional tensions.

This comes as Israel is expected to retaliate against Iran following a large-scale ballistic missile attack on Israel on October 1st, which Iran stated was in response to earlier assassinations. The article details the escalation of exchanges between Israel and Iran, including a previous Israeli bombing of Iran's embassy in Syria and Iran's subsequent missile and drone attack on Israel.

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