U.S. Strengthens Air Combat Forces at Jordan’s Muwaffaq Salti Base Near Israel as Iran Tensions Escalate (www.armyrecognition.com)
from supersquirrel@sopuli.xyz to world@lemmy.world on 21 Feb 15:54
https://sopuli.xyz/post/41517717

The recent reporting by The New York Times, citing Airbus commercial satellite imagery captured Friday, shows a substantial U.S. air power buildup at Muwaffaq Salti Air Base in eastern Jordan, with at least 60 combat aircraft now parked on the aprons alongside unmanned aerial systems, helicopters, and newly emplaced air defense assets. Flight tracking data referenced in the report indicate dozens of cargo aircraft arrived within days, delivering personnel, munitions, and support equipment, suggesting a rapid force surge.

The base, long used as a coalition hub for operations in Syria and Iraq, now appears configured for higher tempo strike operations and defensive coverage tied to potential Iran contingencies. The scale and speed of the deployment point to deliberate positioning rather than routine rotation, reinforcing U.S. readiness options across the eastern Mediterranean and Persian Gulf theaters.

War is going to happen, make no mistake.

#world