Tensions Rise as Iran Conducts Air Force Drill Amid US Fighter Plane Deployment

Iran has commenced its annual air force drill, involving 11 air force bases and over 90 fighter planes, bombers, and drones. The drill, named Fadaeian Velyat-11, aims to assess the force's combat readiness and showcase Iran's military capabilities. Meanwhile, the US is sending additional fighter jets and a warship to the region to deter Iran from seizing commercial vessels in the Persian Gulf area. Tensions have been escalating since the US withdrew from the 2015 nuclear agreement, and Iran has responded by increasing its nuclear activities and providing drones to Russia for its conflict with Ukraine.