US B-52 fighter jets
New York … News Time
In view of the threats posed to the region by Iran, US B-52 fighter jets have been sent to the Middle East several times in recent weeks. Two more US B-52s have reportedly arrived in the Middle East yesterday. On Sunday, US Central Command Commander Frank Mackenzie announced that the bombers had successfully completed their flight over the Middle East. He said the “Bomber Task Force” mission was a clear demonstration of the United States’ continued commitment to regional security. “The deployment of strategic aircraft in the short term is an important part of our defensive position in the region,” he added. According to Israeli media, American B-52 planes have entered the Gulf countries through Israeli airspace. US officials have previously indicated that the flights were a clear signal of retaliation against Iran.
Modern US bombers have flown to the Middle East at a time when there are reports that Iran has fired missiles near the US Navy while testing its latest missile in the Indian Ocean. US media reported that on Saturday, Iran tested state-of-the-art long-range ballistic missiles during exercises and these missiles were fired into the sea. According to Fox News, the missile landed 100 kilometers away from a US navy in the Indian Ocean. According to Fox News, the launch of these missiles near a commercial ship could increase tensions between the two countries. The US TV channel described Iran’s latest missile test and the firing of missiles near the US Navy as “playing with fire”.
U.S. officials say an Iranian missile landed 20 miles from a merchant ship, but did not provide further details about the ship. Officials did not reveal their identities for sensitive security reasons. The U.S. Navy’s USA Numtaz carrier group also fired ballistic missiles into the Indian Ocean on Saturday, about 100 miles from where the missiles landed. Although not visible from the aircraft carrier or its guard ships 100 miles off the horizon, US satellites have identified Iran’s missile bases and the location of their launch.
