US B-52 bombers arrive in Middle East amid Iranian, Israeli tensions

U.S. bombers have been deployed to the Middle East amid rising tensions over a potential attack by Iran on Israel. The deployment includes B-52 Stratofortress strategic bombers from Minot Air Force Base’s 5th Bomb Wing. This move comes as Iran’s Supreme Leader threatened both Israel and the U.S. with a “crushing response.” The situation is further complicated by ongoing conflicts between Israel and Iranian proxies in Gaza and Lebanon. Iran has previously launched direct attacks on Israel, and the U.S. has sent missile defense systems to help protect Israel. The region is on edge as the U.S. presidential election approaches.