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Israel to receive more US refuelling planes as Iran attacks intensify, Israeli officials say

Dozens more tankers will reinforce the U.S. fleet in Israel as officials weigh wider strikes on Iran and seek to limit disruption to civilian flights.

  • The US is sending dozens of additional aerial refueling aircraft to Israel as President Donald Trump reviews options for expanding military operations against Iran, pending approval from Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu.
  • US forces have conducted strikes on Iranian infrastructure and logistics hubs near the Strait of Hormuz, disrupting supply routes used by the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps .
  • Iran has increased attacks on US military bases in the Middle East and Gulf states, including claims by the IRGC of responsibility for an attack on a US base in Syria.
  • The deployment of more US refueling aircraft to Israel has raised concerns about airport capacity and operational impacts, leading to some aircraft being stationed at Israeli Air Force bases to reduce disruptions.
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Israel to receive more US refuelling planes as Iran attacks intensify, Israeli officials say

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The resumption of strikes and other intimidations between Americans and Iranians, since 7 July, burys a little more each day the memorandum of understanding signed in June. The President of the United States, in search of a strategy, seems to be disembodied in the face of the collapse of the conflict.

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This article was originally published on Cedarnews.net. For more exclusive news and reports, visit our website. The United States has informed Israel of its intention to send dozens of additional aerial refueling aircraft, a move seen as a sign of preparation for a possible expansion of military operations against Iran. These reinforcements are part of US measures aimed at bolstering the operational readiness of Israeli forces amid escalating re…

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The United States has reportedly notified Israel that it will send dozens of additional aerial refueling tankers, as President Donald Trump considers a major new bombing campaign against Iran. According to American and Israeli officials cited by Axios, the American leader may intensify attacks on Iran in the coming days. There are currently 33 American aerial refueling tankers at Ben Gurion Airport. According to the report, their presence has ca…

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