The United States Air Force has dispatched top-of-the-line F-22 stealth fighters to Qatar for the first time, as it beefs up its forces in the Middle East amid escalating tensions with Iran
A statement and photos from US Air Forces Central Command said the stealth jets arrived at Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar on Thursday. The Air Force did not give the total number of F-22s deployed, but a handout picture showed at least five the warplanes over the base."These aircraft are deployed to Qatar for the first time in order to defend American forces and interests in the US Central Command area of responsibility," the Air Force said.
Iran threatens to shoot down more US aircraft 01:59The downing of the US drone was just the latest in a series of provocations between the US and Iran. The US has also blamed Iran for explosions on two oil tankers this month near the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world's most vital strategic shipping routes, as well as on four commercial ships off the coast of the United Arab Emirates last month. Iran has categorically denied responsibility for the ship attacks.
United States Latest News, United States Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Jared Kushner's inane plan kicks off a very weird Middle East summer | OpinionThe absurdity and disconnect from reality of Kushner's remarks were followed by bewildering developments on Israel's domestic political scene.
Read more »
Zendaya's Net Worth Is Super Impressive for a 22-Year-OldZendaya's more than a triple threat. She can act, sing, model, design and more and that's probably why her net worth is in the millions.
Read more »
Here are the 22 US cities and towns with more Spanish than English speakersSeveral Democratic presidential candidates spoke in Spanish during the first 2020 presidential debate on Wednesday.
Read more »
S&P 500 Posts Best First Half in 22 YearsStocks notched solid gains during a second quarter defined by an escalation in the U.S.-China trade fight and a perceived shift in the Federal Reserve’s appetite for interest-rate cuts.
Read more »
22-year-old quits job with condolence card: 'So very sorry for your loss''I was always joking about how much they'd miss me when I was gone, then thought a condolences card would be the perfect way to finish it off.”
Read more »