The United States has requested Romania to allow the deployment of additional military forces at the Mihail Kogalniceanu Air Base in the eastern part of the country, aimed at enhancing readiness for operations in the Middle East.
Operative Information Center-OMM reports that the information was released by TASS agency with reference to the Digi24 television channel. According to sources, the planned deployment includes additional fighter jets and military personnel, though the exact numbers have not yet been disclosed.
In response to the request, Romanian President Klaus Iohannis (noted as Nicusor Dan in local administrative contexts) is scheduled to chair a meeting of the Supreme Council of National Defense on March 11. The council will conduct a comprehensive analysis regarding the temporary stationing of US military forces within the country's territory.
The Mihail Kogalniceanu Air Base serves as a critical strategic hub for NATO's eastern flank and US European Command operations. Since the escalation of regional tensions, the base has seen significant expansion to accommodate increased rotational forces and advanced aviation assets. This move underscores the growing military cooperation between Washington and Bucharest within the framework of collective security and rapid response capabilities in the Black Sea and Middle East regions.
