US F-22 jets arrive in Middle East to counter Iran, proxies Dtrends

US F-22 jets arrive in Middle East to counter Iran, proxies Dtrends

WASHINGTON: US Central Command (CENTCOM) announced Thursday the arrival of F-22 fighter jets to its area of responsibility as tensions run high in the Middle East.  CENTCOM said the F-22 raptors are “part of U.S. force posture changes in the region to mitigate the possibility of regional escalation by Iran or its proxies.” Tensions are … Read more

Pakistan cautions Iran on Middle East tensions Dtrends

Pakistan cautions Iran on Middle East tensions Dtrends

ISLAMABAD: As the world is bracing for Iran’s potential reprisal attacks against Israel to avenge the assassination of top Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh, Pakistan has cautioned Tehran about the danger of wider conflict. Iran has promised a befitting response to Israel over the death of Haniyeh, who was assassinated last week in Tehran in a … Read more

Iranian attack on Israel expected as US CENTCOM chief visits Middle East Dtrends

Iranian attack on Israel expected as US CENTCOM chief visits Middle East Dtrends

US and Israeli officials are expecting a possible Iranian attack on Israel as soon as Monday WASHINGTON: The commander of US Central Command (CENTCOM) arrived in the Middle East on Saturday, according to US-based news outlet Axios. The visit by Gen. Michael Erik Kurilla coincides with US and Israeli preparations for potential Iranian retaliation following … Read more

Biden hopes Iran will refrain for escalating tensions in Middle East Dtrends

Biden hopes Iran will refrain for escalating tensions in Middle East Dtrends

US President Joe Biden expressed hope that Iran would refrain from escalating tensions despite its threats to retaliate for the assassination of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh in Tehran. Concerns are growing that the ongoing conflict between Israel and Palestinian militants in Gaza could expand into a broader Middle East conflict. Tensions in the region have … Read more