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US Announces Air Force Exercise in Middle East Amid Iran Crisis

Published January 27, 2026, 19:16
US Announces Air Force Exercise in Middle East Amid Iran Crisis

The United States announced a large, multi-day Air Force exercise in the Middle East amid escalating tensions with Iran and the deadly crackdown on protests. Simultaneously, the US aircraft carrier Abraham Lincoln arrived in the region, bolstering the American military presence. The exercise will demonstrate the ability to deploy and sustain air combat power throughout the Middle East, with the exact date and location not yet publicized. President Trump had repeatedly warned Iran of military intervention if it harmed protesters, but ultimately withdrew the order for strikes. Protests in Iran began due to economic conditions and escalated into widespread opposition to the Islamic Republic.