On June 9, two Boeing KC-46A Pegasus aerial refueling aircraft from the US military were reported flying over the neutral waters of the Persian Gulf, close to Iran's airspace. According to a source from Middle Eastern air traffic control, these aircraft had departed from Tel Aviv and are monitoring the region. Additionally, a third KC-46A is operating over the western coast of the Gulf. This military activity comes in the wake of a recent incident involving a US Apache helicopter, which reportedly crashed near the Strait of Hormuz. President Donald Trump stated that the helicopter was shot down by an Iranian drone, prompting discussions about a potential US response. However, he also cautioned that resuming large-scale military operations against Iran could be costly and might result in the Strait of Hormuz being closed for an extended period. This strategic positioning of US aircraft highlights ongoing tensions in the region and the complex military dynamics involving Iran.