The United States is sending an additional squadron of F-15E fighter jets to the Middle East ahead of an expected Iranian attack on Israel. At least 12 jets are en route to Jordan, joining the already deployed fighter planes. Iranian leaders have threatened a reprisal attack against Israel for previous retaliatory sorties. Reports suggest the attack may come this week, with projectiles potentially launched from Iraq. In addition to the fighter jets, the US has also deployed B-52 bombers, tanker aircraft, Navy destroyers, and the THAAD anti-missile system to the region.
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