The United States is planning to send more combat aircraft to the Middle East amid rising tensions, the New York Times reported on Friday citing American officials.
One military official revealed that the country's forces located in the aforementioned region are taking "necessary measures" to boost combat readiness and defend both the US and its partners from potential attacks Iran and its proxies might conduct. Another source shared that the number of additional planes is yet to be decided. Furthermore, Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin is yet to give his final blessing for the motion.
Meanwhile, Department of Defense Deputy Press Secretary Sabrina Singh said that the US plans to bolster "force protection" in the Middle East.
