The United States has deployed fighter jets to Israel as part of a major military buildup in the Middle East. This is a show of force as tensions continue to escalate with Iran, and could lead to another war.

The advanced F-22 Raptor stealth fighter jet squadron was sent to an Israeli Air Force base in the country’s south, multiple media outlets reported on Tuesday, citing US officials and flight-tracking data. The alleged move is likely to escalate tensions with Iran.

A U.S. official confirmed to the Times of Israel and the New York Times that the fighters were being sent to Israel and that some had already arrived, according to a report by RT. The deployment marks the first known operational movement of F-22s to the region amid the ongoing standoff with Tehran.

Retired US Air Force Lieutenant General David Deptula described the move as significant, telling the New York Times it “indicates preparation for a more aggressive stance toward Iran and potential cooperation with Israel in an attack. It signals that the US is serious about attacking if Iran does not agree to US terms.”

However, an Iranian defense source warned in a statement to RT that any attack would be deemed a “full-scale war” and would be met with a “broad and unlimited response.”

Last week, US President Donald Trump gave Iran a ten to 15-day ultimatum to reach an agreement on dismantling its nuclear and ballistic missile programs, warning that “really bad things” will happen if it does not comply. –RT

Russia has urged a peaceful settlement to the current rhetoric, instead of using violence. Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov warned that strikes on Iran’s nuclear sites could cause a nuclear disaster.

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Is a full-scale war on the horizon? Is this just a show of force, or will the U.S. actually use its missiles? What do you think? Let us know in the comments!