Axios reported on the transfer of more than 50 US fighter jets to the Middle East

Over the past 24 hours, the United States has deployed over 50 F-35, F-22 and F-16 fighter jets to the Middle East. This was announced on February 17 by the Axios portal.

According to the publication, the transferred equipment includes the latest fifth-generation F-35 and F-22 fighters, as well as time-tested fourth-generation F-16 multi-role fighters.

At the same time, it is reported that the United States continues to increase its military presence in the Persian Gulf region.

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