To meet the challenges posed by the operations of regional and international adversaries in the Middle East, the US Air Force has deployed sophisticated combat aircraft.

According to Arab News, the commander of the American Ninth Air Force, Lt. General Alexis Grenkiewicz, has said that the deployment of the American F-22 Raptor fighter jets in the region this month is aimed at providing additional power to confront possible threats from Iran or Russia in Syria. have to do

Lt. Gen. Grenkiewicz added that the deployment demonstrates America’s commitment to its partners and its ability to deploy combat forces at a few minutes’ notice.

He said that the purpose of deploying F-22 Raptor fighter jets is to show force in response to the Russian Air Force and to prevent any untoward incident.

The F-22 Raptor is one of the most advanced tactical fighter jets of the fifth generation, which, apart from bombing, also has the ability to stay away from radar.

The US commander said that Washington has recently changed its defense strategy in the Middle East which now consists of ‘complex joint exercises, compatibility of different forces and integration of weapons and values.’

Lt. General Grinkiewicz described the military relations between Saudi Arabia and the United States as ‘strong’ and said that the two countries continue to meet with their Saudi counterpart for the purpose of increasing military relations and regional cooperation.

Talking about the recent agreement between Saudi Arabia and Iran, he said it was a ‘positive’ development to end tensions in the region.

“I think when countries are talking to each other and diplomatic relations are established, there is always an opportunity to resolve differences.”

Lt. Gen. Grinkiewicz said that US forces are committed to fighting ISIS in the region.