The War With Iran The Nziv Report FEB 18, 2026
US deploys 12 F-22 stealth fighters near Iran
A major US airpower reinforcement signals readiness for direct confrontation if needed.
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.
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