Question: US has deployed F-22 Stealth Fighters in which of the following country?
(a) Qatar
(b) UAE
(c) Saudi Arabia
(d) Iran
Answer: (a)
Related facts:
- On 28th June, 2018, the United States has deployed F-22 stealth fighters in Qatar for the first time.
- The announcement adds to a build-up of US forces in the Gulf amid tensions with Iran.
- The US Air Forces Central Military Command stated that the Air Force F-22 Raptor stealth fighters have been deployed to defend American forces and interests.
- Tehran and Washington have been locked in an escalating stand-off since US President Donald Trump unilaterally withdrew from multi-party 2015 nuclear deal with Iran and re-imposed sanctions on the Islamic republic.
- Tensions spiked recently when Iran shot down a US drone over sensitive Gulf waters following a series of tanker attacks that Washington blamed on Tehran, which has denied involvement.
- Earlier in May 2019, the US Air Force deployed several nuclear-capable B-52 Stratofortress bombers and an aircraft carrier task force to the Gulf.
Link:
http://www.newsonair.com/News?title=US-deploys-F-22-stealth-fighters-to-Qatar-for-1st-time&id=366702