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Israel Reports US Preparing Broader Attacks on Iran, Deploying Refueling Aircraft and Fighter Jets
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Israel Reports US Preparing Broader Attacks on Iran, Deploying Refueling Aircraft and Fighter Jets

From Cumhuriyet · () Turkish

Translated from Turkish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Israel's Channel 13 reported that the US is sending approximately 100 refueling aircraft to Israel to expand its operational air capacity for potential strikes against Iran.
  • A senior Israeli military official stated that US President Donald Trump intends to broaden attacks on Iran, calling the coming week "critical."
  • The US is reportedly deploying dozens of additional fighter jets to the Middle East, including F-16s to Jordan and Qatar, and F-35s and F-16s to Israeli air bases.

The United States is reportedly bolstering its military presence in the Middle East, including sending approximately 100 aerial refueling aircraft to Israel, as part of preparations to potentially expand operations against Iran. This move, cited by a senior Israeli military official speaking to Israel's Channel 13, aims to enhance the US's operational air capacity for broader strikes.

The US is sending approximately 100 aerial refueling aircraft to Israel to expand its operational air capacity.

— Unnamed senior Israeli military officialSpeaking to Israel's Channel 13, the official discussed US preparations for potential expanded operations against Iran.

According to the Israeli official, US President Donald Trump intends to escalate attacks on Iran, characterizing the upcoming week as "critical." While Tehran is currently attempting to avoid direct involvement in the escalating tensions, the official warned that this situation could change significantly if the US increases the intensity of its attacks.

US President Donald Trump intends to broaden attacks on Iran, calling the coming week 'critical.'

— Unnamed senior Israeli military officialThe official shared insights into the US strategy regarding Iran with Israel's Channel 13.

Beyond the refueling aircraft, the US is also reportedly deploying dozens of additional fighter jets to the region. Israeli state television KAN reported that an F-16 fighter jet squadron has arrived in Jordan within the last 24 hours, with some aircraft from Qatar reportedly landing at Israel's Ovda Military Air Base in the south. KAN further indicated that more fighter jets are expected to be stationed at Israeli air bases in the south.

However, this situation could change significantly if the US increases the intensity of its attacks.

— Unnamed senior Israeli military officialThe official commented on Iran's current efforts to avoid escalation and the potential consequences of increased US aggression.

A US source speaking to KAN confirmed that these deployments are reinforcements for F-35 and F-16 squadrons, with the transfer process expected to conclude within days after logistical preparations are finalized. These developments come as the US has previously planned to send dozens of additional refueling aircraft to Israel amid the possibility of expanded operations against Iran. The US has also advised its citizens against traveling to Israel and Lebanon due to high tensions and the potential for unpredictable escalation in the region.

The deployment is a reinforcement for F-35 and F-16 squadrons, with the transfer process expected to conclude within days after logistical preparations are finalized.

— US sourceSpeaking to KAN, the source confirmed the nature of the military aircraft deployment to the region.
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Originally published by Cumhuriyet in Turkish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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