The United States has been deploying hundreds of combat aircraft and support assets to the Middle East amid escalating tensions with Iran. According to AeroTime, fighter squadrons have been transiting en masse from US and European bases towards the region, including F-35 and F-16 fighters, as well as E-3 Sentry airborne warning and control aircraft. The deployments are part of a broader buildup that includes tankers, heavy airlift aircraft, and naval forces. While US officials have not described the movement as a prelude to a specific strike plan, the military posture suggests a desire to maintain a visible presence in the region and demonstrate US capabilities.