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The United States has made moves to bolster its military presence in the Middle East. The Pentagon announced that a squadron of advanced F-22 fighters has arrived at an undisclosed location in the region. This deployment is part of a broader strategy, revealed earlier this week, aimed at enhancing the United States’ readiness in response to escalating tensions following threats from the Islamic Republic of Iran.

The arrival of the stealthy F-22 warplanes comes as the U.S. braces for potential retaliatory actions by Iran after the assassination of Ismail Haniyeh, the leader of the Hamas terrorist organization, last month. The U.S. military’s decision to send these advanced aircraft signals a robust commitment to deterrence, particularly given the F-22’s formidable capabilities in evading radar detection—a factor likely noted by Tehran, according to Foreign Desk News.

This newly arrived unit is set to join the USS Abraham Lincoln Carrier Strike Group, which is being deployed to the region to enhance U.S. military assets already present. The USS Wasp Amphibious Ready Group is currently patrolling the eastern Mediterranean, further reinforcing U.S. naval power in the area.

Describing the deployment of the F-22s as “part of U.S. force posture changes in the region to mitigate the possibility of regional escalation by Iran or its proxies,” the U.S. military issued a subtle yet clear warning to Tehran. The regime in Iran, known for its regional influence and network of proxies, is likely aware of the strategic implications of this move.

The Alaska-based F-22 squadron’s arrival was closely followed by the relocation of a dozen U.S. Navy F-18s and an E-2 Hawkeye early warning aircraft from the USS Theodore Roosevelt, which had been positioned in the Gulf of Oman. These aircraft were reportedly moved to terrestrial positions at the same U.S. Central Command facility as the F-22s, further consolidating U.S. aerial strength in the region.

When pressed for details on these military arrangements, U.S. Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin emphasized the importance of reinforcing U.S. commitments in the region. “We’ve adjusted our military posture to strengthen our force protection and to reinforce our ironclad commitment to the defense of Israel and to remain prepared to respond to any contingency,” Austin told reporters on Wednesday.