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As American Bombers Take Off From R.A.F. Fairford in UK, Iraq War Looms Large
ByMegan Specia March 17, 2026March 18, 2026

R.A.F. Fairford was the site of repeated antiwar protests during the Iraq war in 2003. Now it is being used again as a base for U.S. bombing missions in the Middle East.

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What Does It Mean to Have Air Superiority Over Iran?
ByAdam Goldman and Eric Schmitt March 13, 2026March 14, 2026

The American and Israeli air forces have a dominant advantage in the skies, but Iran can still muster some resistance.

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All 6 Crew Members Killed in U.S. Refueling Plane Crash in Iraq, Military Says
ByHelene Cooper, Greg Jaffe and Eric Schmitt March 13, 2026March 13, 2026

The crash was not caused by hostile or friendly fire, U.S. Central Command said. All six crew members died, it said, bringing the number of U.S. service members killed in the Iran war to at least 13.

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U.S. Sent F-22 Fighter Jets to Israel, Official Says
ByChristoph Koettl, Aaron Boxerman, Sanjana Varghese and Eric Schmitt February 25, 2026February 25, 2026

Videos show a dozen F-22 Raptors left Britain on Tuesday, and flight tracking data indicates they flew toward the Middle East.

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U.S. Sent F-22 Fighter Jets to Israel, Official Says
ByChristoph Koettl, Aaron Boxerman, Sanjana Varghese and Eric Schmitt February 25, 2026

Videos show a dozen F-22 Raptors left Britain on Tuesday, and flight tracking data indicates they flew toward the Middle East.

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U.S. Deploys B-2 Bombers as Trump Plans to Meet National Security Team
ByMaggie Haberman June 21, 2025June 21, 2025

The planes can carry bombs capable of striking an underground nuclear facility in Iran if President Trump decides to join the conflict.

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