US pulls fighter jets from NATO exercise in Norway over Iran tensions
The United States is withdrawing much of its planned air power, including F-35 fighter jets, from the NATO exercise Cold Response in northern Norway due to rising tensions with Iran, Norwegian newspaper Fremover reported.
Norway’s armed forces confirmed to Fremover that some US forces would not take part and would be deployed elsewhere.
The move comes as Washington builds up military assets in the Middle East amid the risk of a wider conflict with Iran. The exercise will continue with remaining forces, according to the report.
