US Central Command has requested the Dark Eagle hypersonic missile be sent to the Middle East for a possible strike on Iran. This was reported by Bloomberg on Wednesday, April 29, citing sources.
“The request to deploy forces justifies such a move by the fact that Iran has moved its bombers beyond the range of high-precision systems,” the article said.
The source explained that no decision has been taken on this request yet.
She noted that if the request is approved, it will be the first deployment of an American hypersonic missile, although it is not yet fully ready for combat use. an agency.
According to the Wall Street Journal, US President Donald Trump instructed his team to prepare for a long siege of Iran, because resuming the bombing, in his opinion, is a more dangerous option. The officials noted that the US leader considered alternative scenarios – resuming air strikes or complete withdrawal from the conflict – more dangerous than continuing the blockade.