US B-52 Bombers Carry Out Flyover in Middle East: CENTCOM

A U.S. Air Force B-52 from Barksdale Air Force Base departs after aerial refueling from a KC-135 Stratotanker in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility on Dec. 30, 2020. U.S. Air Force/Senior Airman Roslyn Ward

President Joe Biden sent two B-52 nuclear-capable bombers to fly over the Middle East in the midst of recent tensions in Iraq and Iran.

U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) said the mission was designed to “deter aggression and reassure partners and allies” regarding the United States’ dedication to security in the region.