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Military analyst: For those who keep asking whether the U.S. will attack Iran again soon: The Bush carrier group is moving away from the CENTCOM area. The total number of tankers has decreased from a peak of 232 during the war to about 165. The bombers stationed in Fairford rarely enter the Mediterranean for training anymore and mostly conduct shorter flights in the UK and the North Atlantic. Fast fighters are rotating in, with primarily F-16s being deployed to the CENTCOM area. The number of electronic warfare and strike aircraft has also decreased, currently consisting of 7 EA-18Gs and 1 EA-37B. As the U.S. midterm elections approach and the possibility of operations in Cuba arises, political considerations in Washington are also changing. Public assessments indicate a reduction in stocks of air defense and missile systems and low production capacity compared to needs. Currently, there is increased emphasis on the maritime blockade of Iran and economic sanctions. A renewed U.S. attack on Iran could happen at any moment, but considering these signs, the likelihood of resuming attacks in the short to medium term has decreased.

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