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US-Iran Tensions Rise Amid Prince Sultan Airbase Buildup

2/28/2026

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Satellite images show Prince Sultan Airbase had 27 aircraft on February 17, rising to 43 on February 21, and 38 on February 25, including 13 KC-135 Stratotankers and six E-3 Sentry AWACS.
The buildup coincides with rising tensions between the United States and Iran.
Indirect negotiations between the United States and Iran progressed on February 26, mediated by Oman, with no breakthrough.

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Satellite images show Prince Sultan Airbase had 27 aircraft on February 17, rising to 43 on February 21, and 38 on February 25, including 13 KC-135 Stratotankers and six E-3 Sentry AWACS.
The buildup coincides with rising tensions between the United States and Iran.
Indirect negotiations between the United States and Iran progressed on February 26, mediated by Oman, with no breakthrough.