The New York Times reports that the US is sending more air power to the Middle East, doubling the number of A-10 Thunderbolt-II attack jets in theatre, according to Al Jazeera.
The A-10 is an aircraft that can used to provide air support to ground troops.
The government’s constant threats to suspend KP’s elected dispensation over a political protest have escalated hostilities considerably. In that context, both sides did well to start talking.