Originally Posted by
RAFEngO74to09
Multiple KC-46A, KC-135R and KC-135T left RAF Mildenhall, Aviano AB and Ramstein AB heading for the CENTCOM AOR today with 12 x F-35A from 48th FW RAF Lakenheath and 12 x F-16CG from 31st FW Aviano AB. [source multiple spotters]
On top of these the USS Nimitz carrier group is also on its way to the area.
In all the US is moving big firepower into the region.
If Iran is not able to defend itself and close to total collapse why does it need so many assets to be in place?
Is there something else that US Intelligence is concerned about?
Lots of military talking heads have their views often conflicting in their opinions.
It would be interesting to know what the true picture is.