The U.S. may deploy Dark Eagle hypersonic missiles in the Middle East — Bloomberg
U.S. Central Command has requested the Pentagon to deploy Dark Eagle hypersonic missiles in the Middle East.
Bloomberg reported this, citing sources.
As noted, the initiative is linked to Iran’s actions, which have moved ballistic missile launchers deeper into its territory. As a result, they have become out of reach for most existing U.S. weapons systems.
If approved, this would mark the first deployment of U.S. hypersonic missiles outside the country. However, a final decision has not yet been made.
According to sources, the Dark Eagle missiles have a range of approximately 3,500 kilometers. To date, no more than eight such missiles have been manufactured, and each is estimated to cost about $15 million.
It is expected that the deployment of such weapons could significantly affect the balance of power in the region and strengthen U.S. military capabilities amid the escalating situation in the Middle East.
U.S. President Donald Trump has stated his intention to maintain a complete naval blockade of Iran until an agreement is signed that addresses Washington’s demands regarding Tehran’s nuclear program.
U.S. President Donald Trump has ordered the U.S. Navy to prepare for a prolonged blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, seeking to maximize economic pressure on Iran. The conflict has been ongoing for three months, and the new strategy could significantly alter the balance of power in the region.
Prior to this, French President Emmanuel Macron announced active diplomatic efforts aimed at restoring free navigation in the Strait of Hormuz. During a visit to Andorra, he emphasized that he is negotiating with both Donald Trump and the Iranian side to resolve the energy crisis “at its root.”
Iran has presented the United States with a new proposal to resolve the situation surrounding the Strait of Hormuz and end the war. At the same time, Tehran is proposing to postpone nuclear negotiations to a later stage.
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated that Iran continues to attempt to maintain control over the Strait of Hormuz. He emphasized that such approaches are unacceptable to the United States and underscored the importance of freedom of navigation in the region.
