US boosts air power in Gulf amid growing Russian aggression and Iranian influence in Syria
- Russia is carrying out aggressive surveillance flights over US bases in Syria.
- Iran and Russia are working together to pressure US forces out of Syria.
- The US is sending F-16s to the Gulf region to protect ships from Iranian seizures.
- There are concerns over growing ties between Iran, Russia and Syria in the region.
- The US does not believe Russia will directly attack, but is worried about drone threats.
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