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U.S. military dispatches B-52 bombers to Middle East as show of force against Iran
The aircraft flew nonstop to the Middle East from Louisiana, as tensions with Iran raise the risk of a miscalculation or attack against U.S. interests during President Trump’s final days in office.
American B-52H bombers fly to Middle East in mission to deter Iran
“We do not seek conflict,” Gen. Frank McKenzie said, “but we must remain postured and committed to respond to any contingency or in opposition to any aggression.” …
The US just sent a warning to Iran in the form of two B-52H Stratofortress bombers
“Potential adversaries should understand that no nation on earth is more ready and capable,” CENTCOM commander Gen. Frank McKenzie said.
U.S. flew two bombers from Louisiana over the Persian Gulf to deter Iran, says military
The bomber mission, which did not drop bombs, comes as the U.S. assesses there is a heightened chance of Iranian miscalculations, said a U.S. official.
US flies two B-52s over Persian Gulf amid tensions with Iran
H bombers from Louisiana to the Middle East in an effort to deter Iran amid ongoing tensions, U.S. Central Command said in a statement Thursday.The two Air Force “Stratofortresses” flew nonstop from …