US military planes head to Middle East to 'provide options' as Iran crisis heats up
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U.S. Air Force aerial refueling aircraft are heading to the Middle East amid escalating tensions between Israel and Iran. Flight data shows KC-135R Stratotankers and KC-46A Pegasus tankers deployed for potential support of combat operations. More than two dozen of these tankers took off from various U.S. bases.

The USS Nimitz aircraft carrier is also moving toward the region from Asia. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced the deployment of additional capabilities to U.S. Central Command. While the U.S. has not agreed to join Israel in striking Iran, its military repositioning raises concerns of possible involvement.

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