The U.S. Deploys a Large Number of Fighter Jets at Military Base in Jordan

Xinhua News Agency, Amman, February 22 (Reporter He Yiping) According to a report from Jordan's Ruya News on the 21st, the United States has recently deployed a large number of fighter jets and transport aircraft at the Muwaffaq Salti Air Base in Jordan, significantly increasing the number compared to the base's usual deployment.

The report stated that several unnamed Jordanian officials said the deployment of U.S. aircraft was carried out in accordance with a defense agreement signed with the U.S. They expressed hope that negotiations between the U.S. and Iran could reach an agreement to avoid the outbreak of war in the region.

Additionally, a recent report from the U.S. New York Times indicated that satellite images taken on the 20th showed that the U.S. had deployed more than 60 fighter jets at the Muwaffaq Salti Air Base, which is about three times the usual number of fighter jets stationed there.

The satellite images also revealed that, compared to the past, more advanced aircraft types have appeared at the Muwaffaq Salti Air Base, including F-35 stealth fighters. Furthermore, the base has installed new air defense systems. According to flight tracking data, at least 68 transport aircraft have landed at the Muwaffaq Salti Air Base in the past week.

The Muwaffaq Salti Air Base is located about 100 kilometers northeast of Jordan's capital, Amman, and is one of the main bases for U.S. forces in the Middle East.