The US military has redeployed aircraft and naval vessels in the Middle East to safeguard forces against a potential Iranian retaliation, according to senior officials.
The redeployment of American military assets in the Middle East marks a strategic maneuver in response to the escalating tensions following Israel’s aerial assault on Iranian nuclear and missile installations.
Two senior US defense officials, speaking to Reuters under anonymity, confirmed the movement of unquantified numbers of aircraft and ships from regional bases as a precautionary measure to protect US personnel.
While the exact types and destinations of relocated assets remain classified, the repositioning aligns with earlier reports of augmented US presence in the area.
Among the strategic shifts highlighted by Reuters, US tanker aircraft were flown to Europe, including seven KC-135 tankers now stationed in Spain, Scotland, and the United Kingdom, indicating a broader logistical realignment.
Additional fighter jets and a US aircraft carrier are also reportedly en route to the Middle East .
This deployment coincides with heightened speculation over a possible combined US-Israeli strike on Iran. President Trump has reportedly authorized preparatory plans for an attack, though he has not yet issued final execution orders .
Meanwhile, evacuation warnings were issued to residents of Tehran as military escalation continued into its sixth day.
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