The administration of US President Donald Trump has notified Israel of plans to send additional tanker aircraft to the country. This was reported by Axios, citing American and Israeli officials. According to sources from the publication, the decision is related to preparations for a possible escalation of the conflict with Iran. Currently, about 30 tanker aircraft are located at Ben Gurion International Airport near Tel Aviv, with approximately the same number stationed at the Ramon Airbase in southern Israel. Israeli officials claim that the US plans to increase the number of such aircraft to the level that was present at the beginning of the war with Iran. Tanker aircraft significantly extend the range of combat aviation and the duration of combat missions. Therefore, their deployment is usually seen as an important element in preparing for potential large-scale air operations. According to Axios, Donald Trump is considering several options for further actions against Iran. Among them are broader strikes on infrastructure targets, including power plants and nuclear facilities. However, the final decision, as noted by sources from the publication, has not yet been made. They stated that an order to expand military operations could be given in the coming days, but the situation remains dynamic. Thus, the transfer of additional aviation equipment may indicate preparations for various scenarios of conflict development, although Washington has not officially announced the start of new military actions yet.