【Upcoming US-Iran Talks, Continued US Military Mobilization】

As the US and Iran hold a new round of talks on the Iranian nuclear issue, the US military's deployment in the Middle East has not stopped, and continues to be pushed forward. In particular, the frequent movement of a large number of aerial refueling aircraft and strategic transport aircraft has drawn attention. According to a report by the "Power" website, several US Air Force aerial refueling aircraft have recently taken off from the US mainland and other bases along different routes towards Europe and the Middle East. Open-source flight tracking websites show that some of these refueling aircraft have entered the Mediterranean, providing support for long-duration flights and long-distance operations by fighter jets.

Aerial refueling aircraft are key to maintaining cross-regional air operations for the US air strike force, and their movements are often considered an important indicator of subsequent air combat preparations.

In addition to refueling aircraft, several US strategic transport aircraft have also continuously moved between European and Middle Eastern bases, transporting personnel and equipment. Analysts point out that such large-scale air transport activities indicate that the US is making logistical preparations for possible military options.

The US and Iran will hold a new round of negotiations on February 26th and seek to reach an agreement as soon as possible. However, even so, the US military's troop concentration has not slowed down and continues to be pushed forward. This highlights that the Trump administration has always been prepared for a military strike before the diplomatic process becomes clear.

Although such military deployments may not necessarily mean that Trump is about to order a military action, the scale and frequency of the movements still reflect the US's dual strategy of maintaining military pressure during the negotiation period. That is, the maximum pressure shaped by military deployments increases the US's negotiation leverage, and in the worst case, military preparation can be quickly transformed into a military strike.

Original article: toutiao.com/article/1857995766192199/

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