“Iran has prepared missiles and other military equipment for strikes on U.S. bases in the Middle East should the United States join Israel’s war against the country,“ the New York Times reports.
“The United States has sent about three dozen refueling aircraft to Europe that could be used to assist fighter jets protecting American bases or that would be used to extend the range of bombers involved in any possible strike on Iranian nuclear facilities.”
As the conflict between Israel and Iran intensifies into its fifth day, Iran is actively preparing for possible retaliatory strikes against U.S. military assets in the Middle East, should the United States escalate its involvement or join Israel’s campaign against Iranian nuclear facilities. U.S. officials have confirmed that Iran has readied missiles and other military resources for potential attacks on American bases throughout the region.
The situation remains fluid, with both military and diplomatic options being weighed by the U.S. and its allies. Any direct U.S. involvement against Iranian nuclear facilities could trigger a multi-front response from Iran and its proxies, with significant consequences for regional security and global energy markets.