Hebrew media outlets reported on Monday, January 12, 2026, that U.S. aircraft have been flying near Iranian airspace, a development that could indicate the possibility of a military strike against Tehran.

According to the reports, the number of U.S. aircraft operating close to Iran’s airspace has increased in recent hours amid heightened regional tensions.

The sources added that several KC-135R aerial refueling tankers and B-52 strategic bombers took off from Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar. Washington has yet to issue an official comment on the nature or purpose of these movements.