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2026-02-17 23:49:09
[US Deploys F-22 and F-16 Fighter Jets to the Middle East] Data released by Flightradar on Tuesday shows that F-22 stealth fighter jets and F-16 fighter jets are currently being moved from the United States and Europe to the Middle East. It is believed that more than 10 F-22s and over 30 F-16s have already left their bases. This move comes as the United States and Iran hold a new round of nuclear talks in Geneva, Switzerland. In addition, Tehran began military exercises in the Strait of Hormuz earlier this week. Washington has been keen to strengthen its military presence in the region in recent weeks as tensions with Iran continue.
