On the date in local time, the U.S. Central Command announced via social media platforms that the B-52 strategic bombers from the 5th Bomber Wing at Minot Air Force Base have arrived in the Central Command's area of responsibility.

The U.S. Department of Defense issued a statement on the day stating that Secretary of Defense Austin has ordered the deployment of additional ballistic missile defense destroyers, fighter squadrons, refueling aircraft, and several U.S. Air Force long-range bombers to the Middle East region. The statement noted that these forces will begin to arrive in the coming months, while the Abraham Lincoln Carrier Strike Group will be prepared to depart.

Austin made it clear that if Iran, its allies, or proxies take advantage of this moment to launch attacks on U.S. personnel in the region, the United States will take all necessary measures.