US Deploys 50 Fighter Jets to Middle East Amid Iran Tensions, Nuclear Talks Continue

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News18•18-02-2026, 07:53
US Deploys 50 Fighter Jets to Middle East Amid Iran Tensions, Nuclear Talks Continue
- •US rapidly increases military presence in West Asia, deploying over 50 fighter jets including F-22, F-35, F-16.
- •Second aircraft carrier strike group, led by USS Gerald R. Ford, is also en route to the Middle East.
- •This military buildup occurs alongside ongoing indirect nuclear talks between the US and Iran in Geneva.
- •US officials describe nuclear talks as showing "progress," while Iran's Foreign Minister calls them "serious, constructive, and positive."
- •Despite diplomatic efforts, significant military assets are being positioned, indicating readiness for long-term operations.
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