The F-16 Fighting Falcon is a versatile, multirole fighter jet widely used by the U.S. and allied forces. Known for its agility and relatively low cost, the F-16 excels in both air-to-air combat and air-to-ground strikes. First introduced in the 1970s, it has undergone numerous upgrades and remains a core component of U.S. air power.

More RAF jets are being sent to the Middle East amid intense fighting between Israel and Iran, the prime minister has said. Sir Keir Starmer said the military aircraft, including Typhoons and air-to-air refuelers, were being sent "for contingency support across the region".

Sir Keir Starmer has announced that Britain is sending more RAF fighter jets to the Middle East amid tense fighting between Israel and Iran.

The U.S. military has reportedly moved a large number of refueling aircraft to Europe to provide options to Trump.

WASHINGTON >> The U.S. military is deploying more fighter aircraft to the Middle East and extending the deployment of other warplanes, bolstering U.S. military forces in the region as the war between Israel and Iran rages,

Following Israel’s strikes on Iran, President Trump may deploy US bombers to the Middle East, marking a major air power buildup amid rising regional tensions and potential escalation.