US-Iran Tensions Rise: Pentagon Deploys More Fighter Jets, Iran Threatens All-Out Offensive

Published: Jul 20, 2026 11:12
US media reported that the US-Iran conflict has escalated and the Pentagon is deploying more F-16 and F-35 fighter jets to the Middle East. An adviser to Iran's Supreme Leader: If the US military continues its operations, Iran may shift to an all-out offensive phase.

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