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POWER PROJECTION: US F-22 Raptors Deploy to Israel as Iran Nuclear Crisis ESCALATES

Gary FranchiFebruary 25, 2026229 views
POWER PROJECTION: US F-22 Raptors Deploy to Israel as Iran Nuclear Crisis ESCALATES
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The most lethal air-superiority fighters on the planet have touched down in Israel, and Iran's ayatollahs should be sweating bullets right about now.

Multiple F-22 Raptor stealth fighters – the crown jewel of American air power – have been deployed to Israeli airbases as tensions with Iran reach a boiling point over the regime's accelerating nuclear weapons program. This isn't just military positioning, Patriots. This is President Trump drawing a line in the sand with America's most advanced weaponry.

The F-22 Raptor represents the absolute pinnacle of air combat technology. These fighters are so advanced, so capable of dominating any airspace, that we refuse to sell them even to our closest allies. While other nations get the F-35, only American pilots get to fly these nearly invisible death machines that can outmaneuver and outgun anything Iran or its proxies could possibly throw at them.

Trump's Iran Strategy in Action

This deployment sends a crystal-clear message that the Trump-Vance administration won't repeat the Obama-Biden playbook of weakness and appeasement. Remember Obama's disastrous Iran nuclear deal that handed billions to the world's largest state sponsor of terrorism? Those days are OVER.

Iran's mullahs have been emboldened by four years of Biden administration weakness, accelerating their uranium enrichment and threatening Israel's existence. But with American Raptors now positioned within striking distance, the calculus has fundamentally changed.

"The F-22 is almost certainly the best air-superiority fighter in the world. It's fast, agile, and very nearly invisible," defense analysts note.

The timing isn't coincidental. Intelligence reports suggest Iran may be closer to a nuclear breakout than ever before, and President Trump has made it abundantly clear that a nuclear Iran is unacceptable. Period.

Unlike his predecessor who led from behind, Trump leads from strength. These F-22 deployments demonstrate that America will stand with our democratic ally Israel against the terrorist regime in Tehran.

The message to Iran's ayatollahs couldn't be clearer: test America's resolve at your own peril. With Trump back in the White House and Raptors in the sky, the days of Iranian aggression without consequences are numbered.

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Gary Franchi

Award-winning journalist covering breaking news, politics & culture for Next News Network.

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PatriotVet82Verifiedjust now
Finally some decisive action from this administration! The F-22 is exactly the kind of deterrent Iran needs to see right now. My son flew these birds out of Langley and there's nothing in their arsenal that can touch them.
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AirForceRetiredVerifiedjust now
Your son served with honor! The Raptor's stealth capabilities are unmatched - Iran's air defenses might as well be shooting blindfolded.
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MiddleEastWatcherVerifiedjust now
Question for anyone following this closely - are these F-22s staying permanently or is this just a temporary show of force? Either way, Israel needs our support but I'm curious about the long-term strategy here.
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ConservativeRealistVerifiedjust now
This is what strength looks like on the world stage. Iran has been testing boundaries for months and now they're getting a reality check. Peace through strength works every time.
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ReaganWasRightVerifiedjust now
Exactly! Appeasement never works with regimes like Iran. They only understand power.