America’s major military deployment in the Middle East, sent more than 50 fighter jets

New Delhi:America has rapidly strengthened its military presence amid increasing tension in the Middle East. In the last 24 hours, more than 50 state-of-the-art fighter jets have been deployed, while on the other hand, new diplomatic talks are also going on with Iran regarding Tehran’s nuclear program.

US officials have described this move as a major strengthening of air and naval capabilities in the region. This deployment has come at a time when talks are going on at the diplomatic level, which indicates that Washington is simultaneously pursuing both military and diplomatic strategies.

Deploying more than 50 fighter jets

According to the report, America has sent more than 50 fighter planes towards the Middle East. Independent flight-tracking data and military aviation monitors recorded several F-22, F-35 and F-16 fighter jets approaching the area.

Along with this, movement of many aerial refueling tanker aircraft was also seen, which is an indication that these jet aircraft are being prepared for long-term operation.

An American official said, "More than 50 fighter jets have been sent to the area in the last 24 hours," From which the scale and speed of deployment can be estimated.

Nuclear talks continue in Geneva

This increased military activity comes at a time when American and Iranian officials are involved in the second round of indirect nuclear talks in Geneva.

According to US officials, in talks "Progress has been made," Although "Many aspects still remain to be discussed." One official said that after meetings with Trump’s envoys Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff, Iranian representatives indicated they would return within two weeks with more detailed proposals for "Some unresolved issues in our stance can be resolved."

Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi called the talks "serious, creative and positive" told. He said, "Compared to the last meeting, good progress has been made and the way forward is now clear before us."

he adds, "“Ultimately, we succeeded in reaching consensus on a set of guiding principles,” and added, cautioning, “This does not mean that we will reach an agreement any time soon, but at least work has started in this direction."

Second aircraft carrier group departs

Meanwhile, according to the US Navy, the USS Gerald R. The Ford aircraft carrier strike group has left the Caribbean Sea and reached the mid-Atlantic and is heading towards the Middle East.

The official said the ship is moving along with three guided missile destroyers – USS Mahan, USS Bainbridge and USS Winston Churchill.

Given its current condition, the group of ships could take more than a week to reach waters adjacent to Iran.

The USS Abraham Lincoln and other significant US air and naval assets were also deployed to the region earlier this year, further strengthening the US military presence.

role of mediator

Oman’s Foreign Minister Badr Albusaidi, who mediated the talks, said that the talks "Ended with good progress towards identifying common goals and related technical issues."