卫星图像曝光美军中东军事部署调整：防空、战机部署同步升级

Core Viewpoint - The article highlights the significant military buildup by the U.S. in the Middle East, particularly at the Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar, in response to escalating tensions with Iran. The deployment of Patriot missile systems on mobile launchers enhances the U.S. military's ability to quickly respond to potential threats from Iran [2][3]. Military Deployment Changes - Satellite imagery analysis indicates a notable increase in U.S. military aircraft and equipment across the Middle East since January, with specific deployments at various bases [2][3]. - At Al Udeid Air Base, as of February 1, the presence included 1 RC-135 reconnaissance aircraft, 3 C-130 Hercules transport aircraft, 18 KC-135 Stratotanker aircraft, and 7 C-17 transport aircraft, alongside up to 10 Patriot missile systems on mobile launchers [4]. - The Muwaffaq Salti Air Base in Jordan showed a deployment of 17 F-15E strike fighters, 8 A-10 Thunderbolt II attack aircraft, and other support aircraft as of February 2, indicating a significant military presence compared to no aircraft reported on January 25 [5]. - Other bases, such as Prince Sultan Air Base in Saudi Arabia and Diego Garcia in the Indian Ocean, also reported increases in aircraft numbers, further reflecting the U.S. military's strategic positioning in the region [6].