The U.S. says it is sending F-35 jet fighters and a Navy destroyer to the Middle East to bulk up its forces after a number of challenges by Iranian and Russian forces in the region
Updated July 17, 2023 5:43 pm ETF-35 jet fighters, pictured above, will join other U.S. assets already in the Middle East, including F-16 jet fighters.WASHINGTON—The U.S.
is sending F-35 jet fighters and a Navy destroyer to the Middle East to bulk up its forces following a series of challenges by Iranian and Russian forces in the region, U.S. officials said Monday.Continue reading your article with
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