U.S. Deploys Jets to Israel for Potential Mission in Iran

“The U.S. has sent top-of-the-line fighters to Israel, marking the first time it has deployed combat aircraft to the country for a potential wartime mission as the two nations prepare to square off against Iran,” the Wall Street Journal reports.

“The deployment of the F-22 Raptors this week will enable the U.S. to better defend Israeli territory and American forces in the Middle East from Iranian retaliation should President Trump proceed with his threats to strike Tehran’s nuclear and missile programs. It will also provide the U.S. with an aircraft that could carry out offensive operations.”