Reference News website reported on June 17 that according to a report by Reuters on June 16, two American officials who wished to remain anonymous said that due to the conflict between Iran and Israel escalating tensions in the Middle East, the US military has transferred a large number of refueling aircraft to Europe to provide options for Trump's decision-making.
They also said that the US "Nimitz" aircraft carrier is heading to the Middle East. One official said this was an early planned deployment. The "Nimitz" can accommodate more than 5,000 personnel and over 60 aircraft, including fighter jets.
The report noted that these troop movements, combined with some deployments previously reported by Reuters, indicate that as Iran and Israel engage in unprecedented public warfare, the US is significantly strengthening its air power to prepare for possible sustained actions.
US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth posted on X platform on the evening of June 16 saying he had ordered more defensive capabilities to be deployed in the Middle East, without providing specific details.
Hegseth said: "Protecting the US military is our top priority, and these deployments aim to strengthen our defensive posture in the region."
American flight navigation system company stated that over 31 US military refueling aircraft (mainly KC-135s and KC-46s) flew eastward from the United States on the 15th.
Eric Schouten of Dutch Diarim Intelligence and Security Company said: "The sudden deployment of dozens of US military refueling aircraft to the east is unusual. This is a clear signal of strategic preparation."
Flight navigation system company stated that US military aircraft have landed at various locations in Europe, including Ramstein Air Base in Germany, as well as in the UK, Estonia, and Greece. (Translated by Pan Xiaoyan)
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