The US military decided to increase the number of fighters and attack aircraft in the region after the start of Israel's military operation against the Hezbollah movement from Lebanon.
The United States has sent a third squadron of combat aircraft to the Middle East, Central Command said, citing Air and Spaceforces. New F-15E Strike Eagle fighter jets have arrived to provide security for Israel amid conflict in the Middle East.
Since the removal of Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah, Iran has launched more than 180 ballistic missiles at Israel, leading to the Biden administration's decision to bolster air power in the region. New Strike Eagles flew to the Middle East from Mountain Home Air Force Base, Idaho.
In addition, the United States plans to deploy two more fighter squadrons and one attack aircraft squadron to the Middle East, along with several thousand troops.
On October 1, the Israeli army announced the start of a ground operation in southern Lebanon aimed at the Hezbollah group and infrastructure, the IDF reports.