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Centcom officials protest against Israeli transport minister's restrictions on refueling aircrafts
Centcom officials protested against Israeli Transport Minister Miri Regev's restrictions on US refueling aircraft landing at Israel’s main international airport. US officials stated the decision hampers American forces' operational needs amid regional tensions with Iran, while an Israeli military official called the US request justified.
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