WASHINGTON (Reuters) -The U.S. military is deploying more fighter aircraft to the Middle East and extending the deployment of other warplanes, bolstering U.S. military forces in the region as the war between Israel and Iran rages, three U.S. officials said. One of the officials said the deployments include F-16, F-22 and F-35 fighter aircraft.

Reported downing of fighter jet comes amid deadly Israeli strikes since June 13 on Iranian military and nuclear sites - Anadolu Ajansı

The three American-made fighter jets proved their worth on the battlefield, allowing Israel to target Iranian nuclear sites with precision.