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4 US Fighter Jets Depart UK Base Amid Rising Tensions

GreenWatch Desk: Conflicts 2025-06-18, 12:51pm

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Four U.S. F-35 fighter jets have departed from a base in eastern England amid growing speculation about possible American military involvement in the escalating conflict between Iran and Israel.

The jets were spotted taking off from Royal Air Force Lakenheath, accompanied by an aerial refuelling tanker. In addition, B-2 Spirit bombers—capable of targeting underground facilities—have reportedly been stationed at a base in the Indian Ocean, approximately 4,000 kilometers from Iran.

Over the past three days, at least 30 U.S. military aircraft have been relocated from the United States to bases in Spain, Scotland, and England, signaling a significant strategic shift.