F-22 Raptor Jets landed in Middle East to support 'Israel': CENTCOM
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On Friday, media outlets reported that the US plans to send more combat aircraft to the region to counter "threats from Iran" and resistance groups in Gaza, Lebanon, and Yemen.
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Large crowds gathered at RAF Lakenheath today to watch as twelve F-22 Raptors arrived from Alaska. They have stopped while en route to the Middle East for a deployment among rising tensions in the region (@CobraEmergency)
The US Central Command (CENTCOM) announced on Thursday that additional F-22 Raptors have been deployed to the Middle East amid an impending retaliation by Iran and its allies.
On Friday, media outlets reported that the US plans to send more combat aircraft to the region to counter "threats from Iran" and resistance groups in Gaza, Lebanon, and Yemen, who have indicated intentions to launch retaliatory attacks on "Israel" in response to the death of Hamas political leader Ismail Haniyeh.
"US Air Force F-22 Raptors arrived in the US Central Command area of responsibility Aug. 8 as part of U.S. force posture changes in the region and to address threats posed by Iran and Iranian-backed groups," CENTCOM said via X.
U.S. Air Force F-22 Raptors arrived in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility Aug. 8 as part of U.S. force posture changes in the region to mitigate the possibility of regional escalation by Iran or its proxies. pic.twitter.com/BuuzbUHu9s
— U.S. Central Command (@CENTCOM) August 8, 2024
Israeli estimates say current time 'not ideal' for a full-scale war
In the wake of heightened Israeli anticipation of a Lebanese and Iranian response, Israeli assessments indicate that the current time is "not ideal" for a full-scale war amid the military losses in the Gaza Strip, imperfect armament conditions, and Hezbollah's readiness.
The Israeli newspaper Israel Hayom reported earlier today that the political establishment is advising the security and military establishments to do everything possible to prevent the situation from escalating into a full-scale war at this time.
It pointed out that despite the concern among the Israeli public, no officials have stepped forward to reassure the Israeli public about the situation, nor has anyone stated where things are headed.
Israel Hayom noted that a week and two days have passed since the assassination of Shokor in Beirut and Haniyeh in Tehran, and "Israel" remains in a state of nerve-wracking anticipation.
The newspaper highlighted that anticipation is part of Hezbollah and Iran's response to "Israel".
Read more: 'Israel' tensely awaits attack as threat looms: Reuters
