The US has transferred 12 F-22 Raptor stealth fighters to the Persian Gulf region, according to social media reports and regional monitoring accounts. The move is described as the final piece in Washington’s growing military posture facing Iran under President Trump.

ABSOLUTE AIR DOMINANCE

The F-22 is widely considered the world’s premier air superiority fighter. In any potential confrontation, its primary mission would be to neutralize Iran’s air force and suppress advanced air defense systems such as the S-300, clearing the skies for heavier bombers and strike aircraft.