ALBAWABA - The U.S. deployed more refueling aircraft to Israel in a move that now reflects a shift to the "final operational phase" of a potential large-scale confrontation with Tehran, as Washington announced Tuesday overnight carrying out the 11th attack on Iran.
Western sources revealed that the deployment of 100 giant refueling tankers represents the largest concentration of U.S. aerial refueling assets in decades.
Sources added that the deployment was specifically designed to manage a sustained, multi-wave air campaign aimed at dismantling Iran's defense infrastructure.
This combination of pictures created on July 21, 2026 shows undated handout photos from the US Army released on July 20, 2026, showing (L/R) 1st Lt. Tyler James Feehan, 25, of Ewa Beach, Hawaii, and Pvt. Photo by HANDOUT / US ARMY / AFP
They indicated that leaked information from the Pentagon shows the U.S. plan does not aim for a swift, localized strike, but rather establishes a sustained aerial war of attrition lasting for weeks to cripple Iran's capabilities by destroying its energy facilities and fortified enrichment complexes, Erem news reported.
U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) said early Wednesday that it concluded the 11th consecutive evening of strikes against Iran.
In a statement, it said, "CENTCOM assets targeted Iranian military operations centers, maritime capabilities, aircraft hangars, drone storage facilities, and military logistics infrastructure to further degrade Iran's ability to threaten commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz."
