CNN reported on Monday, 29 Tir, quoting a U.S. official, that the United States is strengthening its air presence in the Middle East at the same time as tensions with the Islamic Republic increase.

According to the report, the United States intends to send more F-16 and F-35 fighter jets from its bases in Europe to the region. In addition, several refueling aircraft will be added to these forces.

As written by CNN, deploying this military equipment could provide more options to Donald Trump, the U.S. president, who is considering how to continue the escalating confrontation with the Islamic Republic.