JAKARTA - Dozens of US fighter jets have been spotted at the Muwaffaq Salti Air Base, Jordan, amid tensions between the US and Iran, the New York Times reported, citing satellite photos and flight data.
Images taken on Friday, February 20, showed more than 60 fighter jets, which is about three times the usual number, the daily reported.
Based on flight tracking data, at least 68 transport aircraft have landed at the base since February 15. Other fighter jets are likely to be secured in protective hangars.
Satellite images show the presence of F-35 stealth fighters, which are more modern than those usually stationed at the base. A number of drones and helicopters, as well as new air defense systems, were also seen there.
Quoted by ANTARA from Sputnik, Jordanian officials told the newspaper that the deployment of US aircraft and equipment at the base was part of their country's defense agreement with the US.
Earlier in January, US President Donald Trump said a "big armada" was heading to Iran, while hoping Tehran would agree to negotiate and sign a "fair and equitable" deal that contained a total cessation of nuclear weapons.
Trump warned that if an agreement on the nuclear program is not reached, a US attack on Iran would be "much worse" than previous attacks.
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