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’36 Fighter Jets, 2 Warships’: Iran Beefs Up Air Power As Trump’s War Machines Close In Mideast

2433 views | Feb 20, 2026, 08:12:44 PM | TOI.in
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The United States has reinforced its military presence in the Middle East, deploying F-16CJ “Wild Weasel” fighters, F-35 stealth jets, and KC-135 refueling tankers as tensions with Iran intensify. Open-source reports indicate 36 F-16s, including radar-hunting variants equipped with HARM targeting systems, have been repositioned to regional bases. The buildup comes as Iran strengthens its layered air defense network.

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