The U.S. To Send Additional Fighter Jets To The Middle East

The Pentagon shared that it is increasing our presence and ability to monitor the Strait of Hormuz and surrounding waters.

The U.S. is planning to send more F-35 and F-16 fighter jets, along with a warship, to the Middle East.

Earlier this year, the White House announced that the Biden administration would be making a series of moves in the region, but at the time did not explain details of their plans. Now, the Pentagon shared that it is increasing our presence and ability to monitor the Strait of Hormuz and surrounding waters.

It is unclear where exactly the additional jets would be placed or how long they would stay in the region. However, the deployments come after two incidents earlier this month in which Iranian Navy ships attempted to seize merchant vessels in the Strait of Hormuz and the Gulf of Oman.