US Flies B-52 Bombers Over Middle East in Show of Force Amid Regional Tensions
U.S. military officials said the overflight was a show of force to demonstrate America’s commitment to Middle East security and warn rivals against escalation. The U.S. Air Force sent two B-52 bombers on a high-profile “force projection” overflight across the Middle East on Feb. 17, in a bid to send a clear warning to adversaries