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US Air Forces Launch Multi-Day Drill Amid Rising Tensions with Iran
(MENAFN) US Air Forces Central (AFCENT) announced it will conduct a multi-day readiness exercise across the Central Command (CENTCOM) area of responsibility to demonstrate rapid deployment and sustainment capabilities amid escalating tensions with Iran.
“This exercise is designed to enhance asset and personnel dispersal capability, strengthen regional partnerships and prepare for flexible response execution throughout CENTCOM," AFCENT said Monday.
The drill will test procedures for the rapid movement of personnel and aircraft, “dispersed operations at contingency locations,” and integrated multinational command and control across large operational areas. US forces will deploy teams to multiple contingency sites to validate rapid setup, launch, and recovery operations “with small, efficient support packages.”
AFCENT Commander Lt. Gen. Derek France highlighted the purpose, stating, “This is about upholding our commitment to maintaining combat-ready Airmen and the disciplined execution required to keep airpower available when and where it's needed.” All operations will be carried out with host-nation approval and coordination with civil and military aviation authorities.
The exercise coincides with Washington bolstering its regional presence, including the deployment of the USS Abraham Lincoln Carrier Strike Group on Monday.
The move comes amid domestic unrest in Iran, where tens of thousands have rallied over economic grievances. President Donald Trump warned of US intervention if protesters were killed, later softening his rhetoric after claiming Tehran ceased the killings. Iranian officials have warned that any US attack would prompt a “swift and comprehensive” response.
“This exercise is designed to enhance asset and personnel dispersal capability, strengthen regional partnerships and prepare for flexible response execution throughout CENTCOM," AFCENT said Monday.
The drill will test procedures for the rapid movement of personnel and aircraft, “dispersed operations at contingency locations,” and integrated multinational command and control across large operational areas. US forces will deploy teams to multiple contingency sites to validate rapid setup, launch, and recovery operations “with small, efficient support packages.”
AFCENT Commander Lt. Gen. Derek France highlighted the purpose, stating, “This is about upholding our commitment to maintaining combat-ready Airmen and the disciplined execution required to keep airpower available when and where it's needed.” All operations will be carried out with host-nation approval and coordination with civil and military aviation authorities.
The exercise coincides with Washington bolstering its regional presence, including the deployment of the USS Abraham Lincoln Carrier Strike Group on Monday.
The move comes amid domestic unrest in Iran, where tens of thousands have rallied over economic grievances. President Donald Trump warned of US intervention if protesters were killed, later softening his rhetoric after claiming Tehran ceased the killings. Iranian officials have warned that any US attack would prompt a “swift and comprehensive” response.
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