US announces multi-day aerial military drills in the Middle East amid Iran tensions

The Guardian - World NewsCenter-LeftEN 3 min read 100% complete by Andrew Roth in WashingtonJanuary 27, 2026 at 09:09 PM

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Amid escalating tensions with Iran, the US military has announced upcoming multi-day aerial exercises in the Middle East. These exercises, designed to demonstrate combat airpower deployment and strengthen regional partnerships, will be conducted by Air Forces Central within the US Central Command (CENTCOM) area of responsibility. The announcement coincides with the arrival of a large US naval deployment, led by the USS Abraham Lincoln aircraft carrier, in the region. This is the first time an aircraft carrier has been stationed in CENTCOM since October. While the US has also deployed F-15E fighter jets and the UK has moved Typhoon jets to the region, the specific dates, location, and assets involved in the exercises remain undisclosed. Despite the military buildup, Donald Trump suggested that Iran wants to negotiate and that the US is open to talks.

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