It took off from an air base in Louisiana .. and capable of carrying nuclear weapons
An American B-52 bomber flew today (Wednesday) over the Gulf region, in the third show of force directed at US opponents, especially Iran, since the beginning of the year.
The US Army Central Command stated that the bomber was capable of carrying nuclear weapons from Barksdale Air Force Base in Louisiana, southern the United States, and flew in a formation with F-15 fighters belonging to the Saudi Air Force.
The command added in a statement reported by “France 24”, that this mission aims to prove the ability of the US military to deploy air forces around the world, to deter any potential attack and to demonstrate the commitment of the United States to the security of the region.
This is the third sortie in the region by B-52 bombers since the beginning of the year, but it is the first since President Joe Biden’s arrival at the White House, who does not seem willing to change Washington’s military strategy in the Middle East, but has shown readiness for the United States to return to the nuclear deal. Concluded with Tehran.
Sabaq electronic newspaper
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2021-01-27
An American B-52 bomber flew today (Wednesday) over the Gulf region, in the third show of force directed at US opponents, especially Iran, since the beginning of the year.
The US Army Central Command stated that the bomber was capable of carrying nuclear weapons from Barksdale Air Force Base in Louisiana, southern the United States, and flew in a formation with F-15 fighters belonging to the Saudi Air Force.
The command added in a statement reported by “France 24”, that this mission aims to prove the ability of the US military to deploy air forces around the world, to deter any potential attack and to demonstrate the commitment of the United States to the security of the region.
This is the third sortie in the region by B-52 bombers since the beginning of the year, but it is the first since President Joe Biden’s arrival at the White House, who does not seem willing to change Washington’s military strategy in the Middle East, but has shown readiness for the United States to return to the nuclear deal. Concluded with Tehran.
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It took off from an air base in Louisiana .. and capable of carrying nuclear weapons
An American B-52 bomber flew today (Wednesday) over the Gulf region, in the third show of force directed at US opponents, especially Iran, since the beginning of the year.
The US Army Central Command stated that the bomber was capable of carrying nuclear weapons from Barksdale Air Force Base in Louisiana, southern the United States, and flew in a formation with F-15 fighters belonging to the Saudi Air Force.
The command added in a statement reported by “France 24”, that this mission aims to prove the ability of the US military to deploy air forces around the world, to deter any potential attack and to demonstrate the commitment of the United States to the security of the region.
This is the third sortie in the region by B-52 bombers since the beginning of the year, but it is the first since President Joe Biden’s arrival at the White House, who does not seem willing to change Washington’s military strategy in the Middle East, but has shown readiness for the United States to return to the nuclear deal. Concluded with Tehran.
