Trump and Iran The Nziv Report JAN 26, 2026
Why is the US flying a nuclear-detection aircraft off Iran’s coast right now?
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Amid rising regional tensions, reports indicate that a US Air Force WC-135R “Constant Phoenix” reconnaissance aircraft is currently patrolling the Persian Gulf, directly opposite Iran.
This is not a routine surveillance flight. The WC-135R is a highly specialized platform designed for one mission only: detecting signs of nuclear activity.
WHAT IS THE WC-135R “CONSTANT PHOENIX”?
The WC-135 Constant Phoenix is an atmospheric sampling aircraft used to collect air samples and identify radioactive particles that may indicate a nuclear test, covert detonation, or accidental radiological release.
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