The US military is deploying more fighter jets to the Middle East and extending the presence of other warplanes there, bolstering US forces in the region as the war between Israel and Iran continues to rage, Reuters reported, citing three US officials, BTA reports.
One of them said the deployment includes F-16, F-22 and F-35 fighter jets.
Two officials stressed defensive nature of deployment of fighter jets used to shoot down drones and missiles.