The U.S. Air Force has conducted 819 logistical flights to the Middle East since the ceasefire began, compared to just 542 flights in the three weeks prior to the conflict.
What does the ceasefire mean?
An indefinite ceasefire introduces an unpredictable time variable—one that equals accumulated military strength.
The increase in flight numbers is due to Iran destroying a large amount of U.S. logistical supplies, including fuel and weapons. There would be no need to replenish these resources unless preparing for another strike.
Before the ceasefire, they were merely restocking what already existed in Gulf countries. After the ceasefire, the U.S. must now replace everything it has consumed.
From these numerical changes, it's clear that the next phase of warfare will be even larger in scale.
These flight missions can also be seen as a way to gain leverage at the negotiation table.
The U.S. military is accelerating resource mobilization under the cover of the ceasefire—using the ceasefire as a façade.
Iranians aren't ready to uncork the champagne yet.
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