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US to conduct military exercises in Middle East as tension with Iran builds

The exercise aims to enhance U.S. air combat readiness and regional partnerships amid escalating Iran tensions, with over 5,500 protesters reportedly killed during unrest, officials said.

  • On Tuesday, U.S. Central Command said the Ninth Air Force launched a multi-day drill to showcase the ability to deploy, disperse, and sustain air combat operations across Centcom's area.
  • Amid a regional buildup, U.S. forces increased presence following USS Abraham Lincoln aircraft carrier strike group arrival amid escalating tensions with Iran and unrest marked by the rial trading at around 1,077,500.
  • Small teams will deploy to multiple contingency locations to practise swift setup, aircraft launch and recovery using lean support packages with host nations and civil/military aviation authorities, CENTCOM said.
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U.S. forces will conduct a multi-day air exercise in the Middle East, while Washington reinforces its military presence in the region amid tensions with Iran.

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US forces will conduct multi-day air drills in the Middle East as Washington ramps up its military presence in the region amid tensions with Iran, CNN reports.

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US to conduct military exercises in Middle East as tension with Iran builds

US forces will conduct a multi-day air exercise in the Middle East as Washington bolsters its military presence in the region amid tensions with Iran.

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The CENTCOM area of responsibility covers more than 4 million square miles and is populated by more than 560 million people from 25 ethnic groups.

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The New Arab broke the news in London, United Kingdom on Tuesday, January 27, 2026.
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