The US Central Command "CENTCOM" announced that an "F-22 Raptor" aircraft is on standby in an "undisclosed" location within its area of responsibility in the Middle East amid escalating tensions in the region. "CENTCOM" said in a brief statement published on its account on the "X" platform: The F-22 Raptor aircraft is on standby in an undisclosed location within the area of responsibility of the US Central Command. Earlier, US National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan confirmed that the United States is concerned about the conflict in the Middle East turning into a wider regional war. Sullivan said during a press conference in the British city of Halifax that the United States is still making efforts in Cairo to reach a ceasefire agreement in Gaza. He stressed that the Biden administration is in constant contact with Israel regarding the current situation with the Lebanese Hezbollah. The Israeli army announced at dawn last Sunday a "preemptive attack" against Hezbollah, with the aim of eliminating the part y's threats after observing its preparation to launch shells and missiles towards Israel. Hezbollah announced that it launched 320 missiles in the first phase of the attack to facilitate the passage of the offensive drones towards their target, targeting 11 Israeli sites and barracks, stressing that its drones crossed as planned. Later, Hezbollah denied in a statement the Israeli allegations of thwarting its military operations, stressing that they contradict the facts on the ground. Source: National Iraqi News Agency