Satellite imagery revealed a surge in U.S. military aircraft at Saudi Arabia’s Prince Sultan Airbase in February, including refuelling tankers and AWACS planes, as Washington increased forces amid tensions with Iran. Aircraft numbers rose from 27 to 43 before slightly declining. Saudi Arabia said it would not allow strikes on Iran from its territory. Meanwhile, U.S.-Iran nuclear talks mediated by Oman showed limited progress despite looming strike threats.