An American military official revealed that the Pentagon sent B-52 bombers to fly over the Gulf region on Tuesday for the sixth time to deter Iran, which is not linked to any specific event.
According to Al Jazeera, citing the Wall Street Journal, the American official stated, "The deployment of the bombers was aimed at maintaining a defensive posture, enhancing regional security, deterring any aggression in the area, and reassuring allies." He noted that the deployment of the bombers will continue until the Biden administration formulates a new policy, which will give the new American administration more room to establish policies. The military official observed that the Iranian threat has diminished, but "the Pentagon remains vigilant to any potential deterrence." He added that the American policy is evolving regarding Iran, and the Biden administration will make decisions soon, clarifying that the United States does not seek conflict but remains committed to responding to any emergency globally. "We do not seek conflict with anyone, but we are committed to responding to any emergency worldwide and ensuring the security of our partners while maintaining regional stability."
Tensions have escalated recently between some Gulf Arab countries (Saudi Arabia and Bahrain) and the United States on one side and Iran on the other. Meanwhile, both Qatar and Kuwait have urged Riyadh to negotiate with Tehran, which has received preliminary acceptance from Iran and support from Russia for the initiative.
