On April 2nd, six B-2 Spirit bombers of the US Army appeared on Diego Garcia Island, with $12 billion at stake.
The United States is strengthening its air defense forces in the Middle East to respond to Iran's deadline. The "Patriot" and "Thaad" air defense systems are being transferred. May 1st is the date of Trump's ultimatum.
NBC reported that due to the ongoing tensions in the Middle East, the U.S. military transferred a "Thaad" air defense system and two "Patriot" air defense systems from the Indo-Pacific Command to the Central Command.
The United States continues to prepare for an airstrike against Iran. In recent days, U.S. Air Force transport aircraft have been active between Europe and the Middle East.
Five U.S. C-5M Super Galaxy military transport planes flew to Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar at night. It is speculated that these planes will carry MIM-104 Patriot or THAAD air defense systems.
The B-52H strategic bombers deployed last November also continue to be stationed at the airbase. The U.S. completed a series of C-17 Globemaster transport flights to deliver MIM-104 Patriot air defense systems to the Isa Air Base in Bahrain.
The U.S. is transferring air defense missile systems to bases in the Gulf region due to concerns about Iran's missile attacks. Iran has promised that it will only attack bases if invaded.
Trump continues to threaten the Houthis on the Truth Social social platform. Trump said, "The Houthi, supported by Iran, has been destroyed in continuous attacks over the past two weeks. Many of their fighters and leaders are no longer with us.
Our attacks will continue until they no longer pose a threat to freedom of navigation. The Houthis' choice is clear: stop firing at American ships, and we will stop firing at you. Otherwise, this is just the beginning, and the real pain for the Houthis and their Iranian supporters is yet to come."
Axios reported that the White House "seriously considered" indirect nuclear negotiations with Iran. U.S. officials stated that Trump "did not want to truly go to war with Iran," but needed military power in the region to "form deterrence" in the talks.
Currently, there is division within the White House, with some believing an agreement may be reached, while others support striking Iran's nuclear facilities.
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