Two US bombers over the Gulf to demonstrate the ability to rapidly deploy combat capabilities

Two US B-52 bombers flew over the Gulf region today (Thursday), in a show of force directed against US opponents, especially Iran, while the US military has reduced its military presence in the region, according to the ” Agence France-Presse “.
The US Army Central Command said in a statement that the two heavy bombers, called “Stratofortress,” which can carry nuclear weapons, took off from Barksdale Air Force Base in Louisiana, and their crews were notified at the last minute. .
The statement added that the two planes flew over the Gulf “with other planes from the United States Air Force and planes from partner countries,” indicating that this departure is the second by B-52 bombers in two months in this region.
Central Command Commander General Frank Mackenzie commented, “Our potential adversaries must understand that no country on earth is more prepared and capable (than the United States) to rapidly deploy additional combat capabilities in the face of any aggression,” and He added that “our ability to cooperate with partners” In such a mission shows that we are ready to respond together to any crisis. “
During the mission, which was scheduled to last 36 hours, the two bombers had to fly over the Atlantic Ocean, Europe and the Arabian Peninsula before flying over the Gulf by diverting from Qatar and staying away from the Iranian coast before returning to the United States, he explained. a military officer.
The same official explained that this flight was not linked to a specific threat, indicating that it was “a sign of our ability to rapidly deploy defense capabilities.”
President Donald Trump decided to withdraw 2,000 troops from Afghanistan by January 15, with 500 more to leave Iraq and just 2,500 troops remaining in each country.
The United States waits for difficult weeks before the transfer of power to the new administration in the White House, with Trump adopting a strategy of “maximum pressure” on Iran before President-elect Joe Biden takes office on January 20.