The US Air Force deployed B-52H Stratofortress strategic bombers to the Middle East. This was reported on the website of the United States Central Command (CENTCOM).
“The B-52H Stratofortress crews from Squadron 5, deployed at the Maino Air Force Base in North Dakota, quickly flew to the Middle East on November 21 to contain aggression and confirm the support of US partners and allies,” statement text agency TASS .
The purpose of a non-stop flight is to demonstrate the ability of the US Air Force to quickly transfer forces and include them in the course of any military operations. During the flight, the bombers were accompanied by tanker aircraft.
This year, in the spring, the United States also began to send aircraft carriers and bombers to the Middle East, RBC recalls. The Pentagon explained its decision by a potential threat from Iran.