In the midst of rising tensions in the Middle East, the U.S. has deployed advanced F-22 stealth warplanes as part of a strategic move to bolster military presence ahead of anticipated Iranian retaliation against Israel. With fears of an Iran-Israel conflict looming, U.S. Central Command confirms that these aircraft have arrived to mitigate the risk of regional escalation. This deployment coincides with the Pentagon's orders for additional warships and fighter squadrons in response to recent attacks, including a rocket strike in Iraq linked to Iran-backed militia groups that left seven American personnel injured. As Iran prepares to retaliate for the recent killings of key Hamas and Hezbollah figures, the situation remains volatile, heightening concerns of a broader conflict amid the ongoing Gaza war.