Israel to receive more US refuelling planes as Iran attacks intensify, Israeli officials say

JERUSALEM — Israel is preparing to receive more U.S. refuelling aircraft, an Israeli military official said on Sunday, as attacks launched by the United States and Iran have escalated over the past week.

The U.S. and Iran have intensified strikes since an interim ceasefire deal signed a month ago crumbled, raising the possibility of a return to all-out war.

Israel has not joined the latest U.S. attacks.

The Israeli official said the U.S. had "decided to adjust its force posture in the region" and "to reinforce the existing fleet of aerial refuelling aircraft stationed in Israel with additional refuelling aircraft." Another senior Israeli official said dozens of U.S. refuelling planes were expected to arrive in Israel.

The U.S.

Embassy in Jerusalem was not immediately available for comment.

Since the conflict began with U.S. and Israeli strikes against Iran on Feb.

28, the U.S. has stationed dozens of refuelling aircraft in Israel.

Citing three U.S. and Israeli officials, Axios reported on Friday that the Trump administration notified Israel that it was sending dozens more refuelling pla ...