London, June 18 (V7N) – At least four US warplanes have departed from their base in eastern England, signaling heightened military readiness amid escalating tensions between Iran and Israel. The movements have raised concerns about the possibility of direct US involvement in the conflict, according to a report by BBC News.

An amateur photographer captured images of several F-35 fighter jets taking off from the Royal Air Force Lakenheath base in Suffolk, along with a tanker aircraft providing in-flight refueling support.

Simultaneously, all warships of the US Fifth Fleet have reportedly left their base in Bahrain. Analysis of recent satellite images by the Associated Press revealed that no warships were anchored at the main dock of the base as of Tuesday, leaving the port completely empty. The US military has not provided detailed explanations for this unusual redeployment.

These movements come amid an increasingly volatile situation in the Middle East, as Iran and Israel continue to exchange attacks, raising global concerns about a wider regional conflict.

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