Scoop: U.S. sending dozens more refueling planes to Israel ahead of possible escalation

Per Axios, the Trump administration is sending dozens more refueling planes to Israel as President Trump considers a wider military offensive against Iran — potentially including strikes on infrastructure and nuclear facilities. U.S. military strikes have continued for five consecutive days around the Strait of Hormuz. Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu warned Tuesday that if Iran attacks Israel, the response will be, quote, 'a different event, much more powerful.' Trump could order a major escalation in the coming days, according to U.S. and Israeli officials.

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