The United States has deployed F-22 Raptor fighters to the Middle East. Their aim is to bolster Israel’s defense and prevent potential regional escalation originating from Iran, according to the US Air Force. According to US Central Command, the F-22 fighters have already arrived in the Middle East. However, the number of aircraft deployed and their exact location in the region have not been disclosed. This deployment of F-22s is the first in the Middle East since June 2023. Earlier this year, an F-22 shot down a Chinese air balloon off the coast of South Carolina, which the US claimed was use…