US Drills in Middle East Spark 'Desert Storm' Fears Amid Iran Tensions
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News18•28-01-2026, 05:01
US Drills in Middle East Spark 'Desert Storm' Fears Amid Iran Tensions
- •The US Air Force is conducting a multi-day readiness drill in the Middle East, deploying fighter jets to various bases.
- •The exercise, led by Lieutenant General Derek France, is seen as a direct warning to Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei.
- •American aircraft are being trained to penetrate enemy territory with minimal resources, reminiscent of 'Operation Desert Storm' in 1991.
- •The US has historically conducted similar deployment exercises before major conflicts, such as the 1991 Gulf War and 2003 Iraq War.
- •Iran has reportedly put its underground missile cities and air defense systems on high alert, and international flight routes have been diverted.
Why It Matters: US military drills in the Middle East suggest a potential pre-emptive strike blueprint against Iran, mirroring past conflicts.
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