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US sends dozens of refueling planes to Israel ahead of possible escalation with Iran
Ynetnews • • general
Key Points:
- The U.S. is accelerating its military buildup in Israel amid escalating tensions with Iran, with 10 additional Air Force refueling aircraft arriving soon, bringing the total to over 60 tankers in the region.
- Due to concerns over congestion at Ben Gurion Airport, new tankers will be stationed at Israeli Air Force facilities instead, following protests from U.S. Central Command and support from the IDF.
- The buildup follows reports that the Trump administration is considering a large-scale military escalation against Iran, including strikes on infrastructure and nuclear sites, after recent attacks near the Strait of Hormuz.
- U.S. forces have conducted consecutive days of airstrikes on Iranian targets, including bridges near Bandar Abbas, while Iran has intensified attacks on U.S. bases in the Middle East.
- The U.S. military prefers operating tankers from Ben Gurion due to security concerns at other bases, but Israeli officials are managing deployment to avoid disrupting civilian air traffic during the busy summer season.
