The US Air Force's B-2 Spirit strategic bombers, which were used in strikes against Iranian targets in 2025, have been put on high combat readiness, The New York Times reported, citing sources.
Dozens of tanks needed for the ongoing air campaign have also been redeployed to advance positions, according to sources. According to the newspaper, at the end of this week or the beginning of next week, the second American aircraft carrier group from the Caribbean to Iran may arrive in the Mediterranean Sea. "Gerald R. The Ford aircraft carrier is expected to be deployed off the coast of Israel to protect Tel Aviv and other Israeli cities from possible retaliatory strikes by Iran.
CBS reported earlier that the US administration is considering the possibility of launching a military operation against Iran as early as February 21. In January, the White House warned that it was seriously prepared to use force if Tehran did not come to the negotiating table and reach a "fair deal" that would include the complete elimination of nuclear weapons. The authorities of Iran have repeatedly stated that they have no intention of developing a nuclear bomb.
