US deploys more fighter jets to Middle East as Trump threatens Iran
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US deploys more fighter jets to the Middle East as tensions between "Israel" and Iran intensify, with Washington reinforcing its military presence and President Trump threatening Iran's leadership.
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President Donald Trump speaks during a meeting with Canada's Prime Minister Mark Carney on the sidelines of the G7 Summit, June 16, 2025, in Kananaskis, Canada (AP)
The United States is reportedly deploying additional fighter jets to the Middle East as the unprovoked and illegal Israeli war on Iran continues to escalate, according to a Fox News report citing a US official on Tuesday.
The move includes extending the presence of existing US air assets in the region, underlining Washington’s continued military presence amid growing instability. The deployment reportedly consists of F-16, F-22, and F-35 advanced defensive jets, though their positioning in proximity to active combat zones raises serious questions.
This comes as the Islamic Republic of Iran's Army announced Tuesday that its integrated air defense network successfully detected, intercepted, and brought down 28 different types of hostile aircraft over a 24-hour period.
According to the armed forces statement, the drones shot down include a Hermes 900 drone.
Moreover, Iran's air defense systems also reportedly successfully downed four F-35 fighter jets since the beginning of the Israeli aggression.
Trump threatens Iran
Meanwhile, US President Donald Trump continues threatening Iran, going as far as to make clear threats about the Israeli-American intention to assassinate Iranian Leader Sayyed Ali Khamenei.
Earlier in the day, Trump issued a pointed statement, saying his “patience with Iran is wearing thin.” He went as far as to claim that the US could “easily eliminate” Sayyed Khamenei but was choosing not to, for now.
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) June 17, 2025
Trump also said he is seeking a “real deal” to resolve the nuclear standoff with Iran, not just a ceasefire, and indicated he may send top officials to meet with the Islamic Republic, even as the Israeli occupation continues its intense aerial campaign across Iranian territory.
Speaking aboard Air Force One during Trump's late-night departure from the G7 summit in Canada, he hinted at potential diplomatic outreach, suggesting that either US envoy Steve Witkoff or Vice President JD Vance could travel to engage with Iranian counterparts. His remarks were relayed via a CBS News journalist on the social media platform X.
Trump estimated that "Israel" would not be slowing its attacks on Iran. "You're going to find out over the next two days. You're going to find out. Nobody's slowed up so far," the CBS journalist quoted Trump as saying on Air Force One, implying that military developments could soon escalate.
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