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US Sends F-22 Fighters to Israel Amid Crisis

Published February 26, 2026, 09:20
US Sends F-22 Fighters to Israel Amid Crisis

The United States has sent a group of F-22 Raptor fighter jets to Israel in response to the current crisis and ahead of upcoming negotiations with Iran regarding its nuclear program. This marks the first known deployment of this advanced type of fighter in a region with escalating tensions with Iran. This move signals a military escalation by the US, with the aircraft departing from a base in Britain and being tracked by aircraft spotters. US officials have confirmed that the F-22s have arrived in Israel, although they did not appear on public flight tracking websites. According to analysts, the deployment of the F-22s suggests preparation for a more aggressive stance towards Iran and potential cooperation with Israel in a possible strike. The F-22 is considered one of the most advanced fighter aircraft in the world, capable of attacking both air and ground targets. Recently, several of these aircraft were moved from the United States to a Royal Air Force (RAF) base in Britain, accompanied by aerial refueling aircraft. This deployment comes amid a period of intense US military force concentration in the Middle East, with the presence of two aircraft carrier strike groups.