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May 15, 2019       Share:    

Source: https://www.airforcetimes.com/news/your-air-force/2019/05/13/b-52-bombers-f-15-fighters-fly-first-deterrence-sorties-pointed-at-iran/

B-52 Bombers, F-15 Fighters Fly First Deterrence Sorties Pointed at Iran

(Air Force Times) Kyle Rempfer - The U.S. Air Force began flying deterrence missions Saturday aimed at what the Pentagon has called threats from Iran. B-52 bombers touched down at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, Thursday, according to Air Force Central Command (AFCENT). Air Force F-15s also flew deterrence missions on Saturday and were refueled by a KC-135 Stratotanker. F-35s are also in theater. "They have begun flying deterrence missions in the region, including over the Arabian Gulf," said Air Force Maj. Holly Brauer, an AFCENT spokesperson.

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