US deploys additional F-22 stealth fighters to 'Israel' as Iran war looms
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The US deploys six more F-22 stealth fighters to 'Israel' amid rising Middle East tensions and potential action against Iran.
The United States has begun moving another six F-22 Raptor stealth fighter jets toward the Middle East, according to analysts tracking open-source flight data. The jets are expected to be stationed at an 'Israeli' Air Force base, joining 11 other F-22s that arrived yesterday.
Flight tracking data indicates the six F-22s departed from the United States earlier today, linking up with accompanying refueling aircraft en route to Royal Air Force Lakenheath in England. Yesterday, 12 F-22s stationed at Lakenheath took off for 'Israel', although one returned due to a technical issue. The remaining 11 are now deployed at a southern 'Israeli' base, according to defense officials.
The F-22, operated exclusively by the US Air Force, is widely regarded as the world’s most advanced air-superiority fighter, built for extreme speed, maneuverability, and stealth in air-to-air combat.
US military buildup
The movement of these jets is part of a broader US military buildup in the Middle East, as President Donald Trump considers potential action against Iran. Over recent weeks, dozens of fighter jets, including F-35s, F-22s, F-15s, and F-16s, have been tracked heading toward the region, along with accompanying refueling tankers and hundreds of cargo flights.
The Military Air Tracking Alliance, a team of about 30 open-source analysts monitoring global military flight activity, reported that this latest deployment adds to the growing US arsenal in the region, reflecting heightened readiness amid escalating geopolitical tensions.
Analysts say the addition of the F-22s, capable of striking targets undetected and dominating air combat, underscores the US commitment to bolstering 'Israel’s' defense capabilities and maintaining a strategic edge in the region.
The Pentagon has not commented on the operational details of the deployments, but military analysts suggest the continued buildup signals preparation for a range of potential contingencies as tensions with Iran remain high.
