Quite a buildup.Ian Ellis (@ianellisjones)The U.S. military is rapidly expanding its footprint in the Middle East, moving additional fighter aircraft, ships, air defense, and support assets into the region.
– The Abraham Lincoln Carrier Strike Group is in the Indian Ocean and will soon enter the U.S. 5th Fleet/Central Command AOR
– Three F-15E Strike Eagle squadrons now forward deployed
– Increased KC-135 and C-17 flights supporting the buildup
– Patriot and THAAD air defense systems reportedly en routeSnapshot ahead of Abe’s arrival in theater:— https://x.com/ianellisjones/status/2014469668644196498
— Michael Weiss (@michaeldweiss) Jan 23, 2026
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