US 50 jet deployment to Middle East: Military activity has suddenly intensified in the Middle East. Within just 24 hours, the US has deployed more than 50 fighter jets, including F-22s, F-35s, and F-16s. This move is being considered a significant message amid ongoing negotiations regarding Iran's nuclear program. The world is now watching to see whether a deal or conflict will emerge.

Vance says Iran refuses Trump red lines: Tensions are high worldwide. The US has, in one fell swoop, shifted its entire air power to the Middle East. Independent flight tracking data and military sources indicate that over 50 top-class fighter jets have been delivered to or are en route to the region in the past day alone. These include the stealth king F-22 Raptor, the latest F-35, and the classic F-16. Several aerial refueling tankers are also accompanying them, indicating that these planes are ready for long-term operations. A US official told Axios, "Over 50 fighter jets have been moved to the region in the last 24 hours." Some reports put the total at 50+, including 18 F-35As, 12 F-22s, and up to 36 F-16s.

Carrier group also moves towards Iran
This is not just an air strike, the entire Navy is also active. The world's most powerful aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford is leaving the Caribbean with its strike group and crossing the Atlantic. Navy officials confirmed that this group is accompanied by three destroyers USS Mahan, USS Bainbridge and USS Winston Churchill. It is currently in the Mid-Atlantic and it may take 8-10 days to reach Iran. USS Abraham Lincoln is already deployed in the Arabian Sea, so now the two super carriers will be together. USNI News reported that Ford is moving towards the Strait of Gibraltar.

Talks are continuing, tensions persist
Interestingly, along with increasing military strength, talks are also going on between the two countries. In Geneva, Switzerland, indirect talks on the nuclear program are ongoing. According to sources, some progress has been made in the talks, but differences still persist on many important issues. The US side wants Iran to accept strict limits on its nuclear program, while Iran is demanding security guarantees. Diplomacy is going on even amidst such a huge military movement. The second round of indirect nuclear talks is taking place between the US and Iran, hosted by Oman, in Geneva.

The US team included Trump's close aides ,
Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said the talks were "serious and positive," and that an understanding had been reached on some guiding principles. He told Iranian TV, "The path now appears clearer, but an agreement will not be reached quickly." US officials also acknowledged progress but said "many details remain." Iran has to submit detailed proposals within two weeks. Trump has already warned that if a deal is not reached, military options are open. Vice President JD Vance said on Fox News that Iran is not adhering to Trump's red lines, but diplomacy is the priority.

Iran's response:
Iran is vowing to retaliate strongly to any attack. Foreign Minister Araghchi said at the UN, "A new window has opened for a deal, but we are prepared to defend ourselves." Regional tensions are rising, as this movement resembles Operation Midnight Hammer in 2025, when F-22s and other jets were used. In essence, the US has surrounded Iran from all sides—from the air and from the sea. Now it remains to be seen whether a deal is reached in the next two weeks or war breaks out. The world is holding its breath.

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