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U.S. WC-135R Aircraft Monitors Nuclear Threats Amid Tensions

6/17/2025

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A U.S. WC-135R "Constant Phoenix" aircraft has been spotted soaring over northern states, tracing unusual flight paths. This nuclear detection mission comes in the wake of unverified Israeli airstrikes on Iranian sites and escalating threats from Tehran, signaling a vigilant U.S. military response to potential nuclear fallout, reminiscent of similar flights during earlier tensions in 2022.

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A U.S. WC-135R "Constant Phoenix" aircraft has been spotted soaring over northern states, tracing unusual flight paths. This nuclear detection mission comes in the wake of unverified Israeli airstrikes on Iranian sites and escalating threats from Tehran, signaling a vigilant U.S. military response to potential nuclear fallout, reminiscent of similar flights during earlier tensions in 2022.