US deploys F-22 fighter jets to Israel
Bloomberg reports NATO steps up E-3 surveillance flights to monitor Iran, as the US confirms at least 12 stealth F-22s that took off from base in UK have landed in southern Israel.
Israel Hayom
Feb 24, 2026
F-22 Raptor Tensions between the US and Iran are nearing a boiling point, with
diplomatic efforts continuing even as Washington ramps up its military
posture across the region and issues direct threats toward Tehran. President Donald Trump has set an early March deadline for reaching a
deal and warned that if no agreement is achieved, "bad things will
happen." Writing overnight between Monday and Tuesday, Trump said he
would "prefer a deal, but if not, it will be a very bad day for Iran." Meanwhile, At least 12 F-22 Raptor
stealth fighter jets landed Tuesday at an Israeli Air Force base in
southern Israel as part of the US regional deployment in the Middle
East, a source at US Central Command confirmed to Kan News.
The F-22 is a strategic stealth
fighter aircraft operated by the US. Unlike the F-35, Washington has not
sold the F-22 to any other country. Much of the aircraft's capabilities
remain classified and it is considered a state secret in the US, with
abilities unmatched by any other fighter jet.
The aircraft's structure and
composite materials enable it to evade radar detection, allowing it to
fly covertly toward its target. To preserve its stealth profile, the
missiles it carries are stored internally rather than mounted under its
wings until the moment of launch. The F-22 is also equipped with a
low-observable radar system that allows it to detect adversaries without
exposing itself while in stealth configuration, along with advanced
self-defense capabilities.
According to Bloomberg,
Trump has assembled the largest US military force in the region since
the 2003 invasion of Iraq. Officials in Tehran reportedly assess that if
the Islamic Republic of Iran withstands a possible strike, it would be
able to claim victory.
At the same time, The New York Times
reported that the president is considering an initial strike in the
coming days. If that fails to break the regime's resilience, a broader
military campaign could follow, even as Pentagon officials warn of the
risk of a prolonged confrontation.
Meanwhile, At least 12 F-22 Raptor stealth fighter jets landed Tuesday at an Israeli Air Force base in southern Israel as part of the US regional deployment in the Middle East, a source at US Central Command confirmed to Kan News.
The F-22 is a strategic stealth fighter aircraft operated by the US. Unlike the F-35, Washington has not sold the F-22 to any other country. Much of the aircraft's capabilities remain classified and it is considered a state secret in the US, with abilities unmatched by any other fighter jet.
The aircraft's structure and composite materials enable it to evade radar detection, allowing it to fly covertly toward its target. To preserve its stealth profile, the missiles it carries are stored internally rather than mounted under its wings until the moment of launch. The F-22 is also equipped with a low-observable radar system that allows it to detect adversaries without exposing itself while in stealth configuration, along with advanced self-defense capabilities.
According to Bloomberg, Trump has assembled the largest US military force in the region since the 2003 invasion of Iraq. Officials in Tehran reportedly assess that if the Islamic Republic of Iran withstands a possible strike, it would be able to claim victory.
At the same time, The New York Times reported that the president is considering an initial strike in the coming days. If that fails to break the regime's resilience, a broader military campaign could follow, even as Pentagon officials warn of the risk of a prolonged confrontation.
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If it happens I believe it won't be much of a war.
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