President Donald Trump abruptly left the Group of Seven (G7) summit in Canada on Monday, just hours after the United States Air Force deployed around 30 KC-135 Stratotankers and KC-46A Pegasus aerial-refueling aircraft to Europe, leading to speculation that the tankers could be positioned for US airstrikes on Iran. 

It was last Friday that Israel began its Operation Rising Lion, which struck multiple positions within the Islamic Republic, reportedly doing significant damage to Tehran’s nuclear program. At the same time, it also crippled the Middle Eastern nation’s air defense network.

US Bomber Aircrafts Are Sent to the Indian Ocean

The US has positioned at least six Northrop B-2 Spirit bombers at Diego Garcia in the Indian Ocean. There has been no indication that other bombers could be deployed to Europe or the Middle East; however, the Boeing B-52 Stratofortress has maintained a regular presence in the region. In addition, B-2........

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