14 US refueling aircraft arrive in Israel amid Iran escalation: Report
Creating new perspectives since 2009A view of US military refueling aircraft at Ben Gurion Airport in the capital Tel Aviv, Israel on March 22, 2026. [Nir Keidar – Anadolu Agency]Fourteen US refueling aircraft arrived in Israel over the weekend, amid an exchange of attacks between Washington and Tehran, Israeli media reported on Sunday.The Walla news site, citing an unnamed source in the Israeli Air Force, said the US military plans to deploy 100 refueling aircraft to Israeli military bases and…
Fourteen US refueling aircraft arrived in Israel over the weekend of March 22-23, 2026, amidst escalating tensions and an exchange of attacks between Washington and Tehran. Israeli media reported that the US military plans to deploy a total of 100 refueling aircraft to Israeli bases, including Ramon Airport and potentially Ben Gurion Airport, if American attacks against Iran intensify. An unnamed Israeli Air Force source stated, “If the Americans intensify their attacks against Iran, this will necessitate the deployment of more US refueling aircraft to Israel.” This deployment follows a joint US-Israel offensive against Iran in February and subsequent retaliatory strikes by Tehran. The US administration had informed Israel of plans to adjust its military deployment in the region, including sending more refueling aircraft, some of which have already arrived at Ovda Airbase.
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