21.07.2026 23:20
Following US President Donald Trump's new threat of attack against Iran, military movements of the US military have drawn attention in Europe. B-1 Lancer bombers took off from RAF Mildenhall Air Base in the United Kingdom, while six KC-135 Stratotanker refueling aircraft that launched from Romania were seen heading toward the Middle East.
Following US President Donald Trump's new aggressive messages towards Iran, a notable movement of US military assets was observed in Europe.
In his statement after the recent tension around the Strait of Hormuz, Trump said they would target Iran's Mount Kazma region "very strongly" in a short time. Using the phrase "We are not done with Iran yet, we are not leaving now," Trump stated they could strike any point they believe is linked to nuclear activities by the Tehran administration.
B-1 LANCER BOMBERS IN THE UK HAVE TAKEN OFF
Following Trump's statements, B-1 Lancer strategic bombers belonging to the US Air Force stationed at RAF Mildenhall Air Base in the UK were seen taking off. The movement of the aircraft has brought along assessments regarding potential new military preparations in the region.
FUEL TANKER AIRCRAFT IN ROMANIA HEADED TOWARDS THE MIDDLE EAST
Meanwhile, according to data from the flight tracking platform Flightradar24, six KC-135 Stratotanker refueling aircraft, which took off from the 90th Air Transport Base at Henri Coanda Airport in Bucharest, the capital of Romania, also moved towards the Middle East.
The simultaneous activity of US military bombers and refueling aircraft strengthened assessments that Washington is increasing its military preparations in the region.