US deploys over 30 aerial refueling tankers to Middle East - CNN
The United States has deployed more than 30 aerial refueling tankers to the Middle East in recent days as part of contingency planning in the event of direct American involvement in the escalating conflict, CNN reported citing two US officials.
The tankers would enable Israeli fighter jets to extend their operations over Iranian airspace by providing in-flight refueling, the officials said.
They could also support US strategic bombers, including B-2 and B-52 aircraft, if President Donald Trump authorizes military action.
