US Military Aircraft in Portugal Amid Iran Tensions; Trump Expands Regional Presence

• US military aircraft, including KC-46A, F-16, and C-17, spotted at Lajes Air Base in Portugal.
• Sightings occur as Washington increases regional presence amid escalating tensions with Iran.
• Portuguese President Marcelo Rebelo Sousa acknowledges monitoring the base's use by the US.
• Analysts draw parallels to Operation Midnight Hammer, where Lajes was a key refueling hub for B-2 bombers striking Iran.
• Trump has deployed significant military hardware to the Middle East, issuing a deadline to Iran on its nuclear program.