At least 10 U.S. aircraft reportedly arrive in Israel

At least 10 U.S. military transport aircraft reportedly arrived at Israeli air bases as Washington and Jerusalem prepared for a possible renewed campaign against Iran, while President Donald Trump had not announced a decision to authorize military action. The aircraft landed at Ovda and Nevatim in southern Israel, according to reporting by Israeli public broadcaster KAN. KAN also reported additional U.S. transport aircraft at bases in Jordan, Saudi Arabia and Qatar. The reported flights formed part of a wider regional movement of military aircraft. The cargo aboard the planes has not been identified. Some reports noted that aircraft departed from Fort Bliss, Texas, which is associated with U.S. air and missile defense operations, prompting speculation that they might carry defensive equipment. The reports did not confirm that the aircraft carried Patriot systems, interceptors or any other specific equipment, and the U.S. military had not publicly confirmed the transfers. An Israeli official told KAN that Israel and the United States were coordinating and preparing for any decision Trump might make. The official said no decision had yet been made. The reported arrivals...