Top US commander briefs Trump on Iran military options as 10 US military transport planes land in Israel

Ten US Air Force transport aircraft arrived at Israeli bases in the south as part of a significant Middle Eastern air convoy, according to KAN News on Thursday. The aircraft, originating from Fort Bliss base in Texas, may have been carrying advanced air defense systems to safeguard regional assets in anticipation of a potential short and focused conflict with Iran, as reported by KAN.

Fort Bliss base is known for its substantial air defense stockpile, and these aircraft might be restocking US interceptor missiles in Israel, utilizing systems such as THAAD and Patriot. Moreover, other aircraft within the air convoy touched down in Jordan, Qatar, and Saudi Arabia. This information emerged following another report that the US had supplied an additional Patriot system to the region, pending any escalation with Iran.

The article did not specify the exact type of transport aircraft that landed in Israel, although they are likely C-5M Super Galaxys or C-17 Globemaster IIIs, or a combination of both, both capable of transporting heavy cargo. The aircraft touched down at the Ovda and Nevatim IAF air bases, with Nevatim housing several F-35I squadrons.

An Israeli source informed KAN that the US and Israel are closely coordinating on Iran, with indications that an extra US naval aircraft carrier may join American forces in the region, along with an additional Marine unit. While a decision has not been finalized, the Americans and Israel are preparing for any potential decision that President Donald Trump might make.

Additional reports cited by KAN also stated that US forces across the Middle East are restocking their weapons supplies, with some American troops being instructed to depart from the region.