New satellite images and flight tracking data show that a base in central Jordan has become an important center for the US military's plan to attack Iran.
According to photos taken on February 20, more than 60 attack aircraft are parked at Muwaffaq Salti base, 3 times the number of aircraft that have usually stayed at this base before. According to flight tracking data, at least 68 transport aircraft have landed at the base since February 15. More fighter jets may be parked under roofs.
Satellite images also show that the base has more modern aircraft than usual, including F-35 stealth aircraft. Some drones and helicopters have also been recorded here.
US soldiers in this base have installed a new air defense system to protect the facility from Iranian missiles.
unnamed Jordanian officials said that US aircraft and equipment were deployed at Muwaffaq Salti base within the framework of a defense agreement with the US.
The changes at the US military base in Jordan are within the framework of a large-scale US military build-up across the Middle East while the parties are negotiating Iran's nuclear program.
On February 20, President Donald Trump told reporters that he is considering a limited military attack to put pressure on Iran to reach an agreement on the nuclear program.
Jordanian officials hope that negotiations between the US and Iran will lead to an agreement to prevent conflict from breaking out in the region.
Over the past month, officials from Jordan - as well as Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates - have praised the negotiation process, emphasizing that negotiations have helped prevent attacks on Iran from the territories of these countries.
