Currently, 15 C-17s are in the air heading towards the Middle East.

France: US Military Flights Continue to Gulf States During “Ceasefire” – Whilst Vance Answers to Netanyahu! (16.4.2026)

Professor Marandi says US VP Vance routinely reported to Netanyahu during Iran negotiations in Islamabad, calling it a “shocking” breach of protocol that Americans should find offensive. 

Blogger’s Note: Considering that the US holds all the cards – it is astonishing that Iran has survived this attack upon its infrastructure – considering the asymmetric military and economic sources being deployed against it. I am reminded of a thumb being used to “block” a water-leak which would be far worse without this strategic arrangement. I can only assume that the far-right soothsayers that surround Trump (including Trump himself) are so incompetent that regardless of the massive difference in strength – they cannot deliver a knockout-blow. It is not as if the US has no experience in inflicting illegal regime challenges – on the contrary – it is a past master. The US is preparing resources in the region for the next stage of Israel’s military aggression. The Zionists are pursuing what they believe to be a Biblical prophecy which states that the “Jews” (supposedly “God’s Chosen People”) possess the right to take, control, ethnically cleanse and colonise all the land that comprises the Middle East. This intention is embedded in the flag of the State of Israel. Of course, like the overthrow of Iraq, Afghanistan, Libya, and Syria – this illegal attack is Israeli-driven. Part of this policy has involved the political subduing of part of Palestine (the “Palestinian Authority”) and the various (now supine) Gulf States such as Jordan, Qatar, UAE, and Saudi Arabia, etc. In return for US money and military aid, these Gulf States renounce their opposition to Israeli aggression, and make no attempt to confront or stop it (in return – the US and Israel does not militarily attack these States). On the contrary, these supine Gulf States actually participate in any Israeli attack against those States (or entities) that do resist Zionist aggression. As the US and Israel continuously act outside of International Law – it does not really matter when the UN condemns Israeli aggression. The US can replenish all their supplies in the Gulf States – and ensure Israel’s armoury is fully stocked in time for the next round of unilateral aggression. ACW (16.4.2026)

THE AIR BRIDGE OF THE CEASEFIRE — WHY DID AMERICAN FLIGHTS TO THE GULF NEVER STOP?

The world was told that the fighting had stopped. Diplomats shook hands in Islamabad. But the skies over the Middle East told a different story.

According to Military Air Tracking Alliance, the United States has been sending plane after plane to the Gulf countries since April 8. They’re not backing down. They’re simply repositioning themselves.

🔸Key details:

 🟠Since the start of the war, 1,035 American military flights have entered the region.

 🟠Since the ceasefire, nearly 76 additional flights have landed.

 🟠Currently, 15 C-17s are in the air heading towards the Middle East.

What this means: The United States is preparing for a resumption of the war against Iran and putting in place the necessary means.

🔸Why destinations matter: Everyone is watching Saudi Arabia and Qatar. But flight logs tell you where the real action is. Since April 8, 47 military flights have taken off from Pope Army Airfield in North Carolina, USA. 26 went to the United Arab Emirates. 10 went to Kuwait. Four others landed in Tel Aviv. And 7 landed in Jordan.

🔸Saudi Arabia and Qatar? Zero.

The United States is reinforcing itself in countries that don’t make the headlines while avoiding bases where the political reaction is the strongest. While the Pakistani Prime Minister is visiting Saudi Arabia and Qatar for mediation, flight logs are sending a discreet message about the position Washington thinks these countries should adopt.

🔸What the ceasefire really means:

A pause in strikes is not a pause in preparations. While diplomats talk about calm, the United States is moving troops, hiding the origin of the planes, and storing equipment near the action.

Some flights have no clear origin. Others disappear for days. A plane landed at RAF Mildenhall from a US Army base, then left without being tracked. Diego Garcia is sending planes to Israel. Three flights from Holloman AFB – home of the MQ-9 Reaper drones – are already on their way.

🔸Conclusion:

The ceasefire might last or collapse. But the American air bridge is still in motion. The United Arab Emirates and Kuwait are welcoming. Saudi Arabia and Qatar are abstaining. Jordan is preparing. The drones are in the air.

French Language Text:

https://t.me/basculement/172

LE PONT AÉRIEN DE CESSEZ-LE-FEU — POURQUOI LES VOLS AMÉRICAINS VERS LE GOLFE N’ONT JAMAIS CESSE ?

On a dit au monde que les combats s’étaient arrêtés. Les diplomates se sont serré la main à Islamabad. Mais le ciel du Moyen-Orient indiquait autre chose. ✈️

Selon Military Air Tracking Alliance, les États-Unis envoient toujours avion après avion dans les pays du Golfe depuis le 8 avril. Ils ne reculent pas. Ils se repositionnent simplement. 🔄

🔸Détails clés :

 🟠Depuis le début de la guerre, 1 035 vols militaires américains sont entrés dans la région.

 🟠Depuis le cessez-le-feu, près de 76 vols supplémentaires ont atterri.

 🟠Actuellement, 15 C-17 sont en l’air en direction du Moyen-Orient.

Ce qui signifie : Les États-Unis se préparent à une reprise de la guerre contre l’Iran et mettent en place les moyens nécessaires.

Pourquoi les destinations importent :

Tout le monde regarde l’Arabie saoudite et le Qatar. Mais les journaux de vol vous indiquent où se trouve l’action réelle. Depuis le 8 avril, 47 vols de l’armée ont décollé de Pope Army Airfield, en Caroline du Nord, aux États-Unis. 26 se sont rendus aux Émirats arabes unis. 10 se sont rendus au Koweït. Quatre autres ont atterri à Tel Aviv. Et 7 ont atterri en Jordanie.

L’Arabie saoudite et le Qatar ? Zéro.

Les États-Unis se renforcent dans des pays qui ne font pas les gros titres tout en évitant les bases où la réaction politique est la plus forte. Alors que le Premier ministre pakistanais se rend en Arabie saoudite et au Qatar pour une médiation, les journaux de vol envoient un message discret sur la position que Washington pense que ces pays devraient adopter.

Ce que le cessez-le-feu signifie réellement :

Une pause dans les frappes n’est pas une pause dans les préparatifs. Alors que les diplomates parlent de calme, les États-Unis déplacent des troupes, cachent l’origine des avions et stockent du matériel près de l’action.

Certains vols n’ont pas d’origine claire. D’autres disparaissent pendant des jours. Un avion a atterri à RAF Mildenhall en provenance d’une base de l’armée américaine, puis est parti sans être suivi. Diego Garcia envoie des avions en Israël. Trois vols de Holloman AFB – base des drones MQ-9 Reaper – sont déjà en route.

Conclusion :

Le cessez-le-feu pourrait durer ou s’effondrer. Mais le pont aérien américain est toujours en mouvement. Les Émirats arabes unis et le Koweït accueillent. L’Arabie saoudite et le Qatar s’abstiennent. La Jordanie se prépare. Les drones sont dans les airs.