An Israeli television channel said the number of US aerial refueling aircraft stationed at Ben Gurion Airport in Israel had declined, approaching the level seen during the previous ceasefire period.
Approximately 20 tanker aircraft were at the airport during the previous ceasefire. No information was provided on the highest number of aircraft reached during the period of heightened tensions.
Claim of an agreement on the Strait of Hormuz
The development came as reports emerged that the United States and Iran were nearing agreements on several issues, including passage through the Strait of Hormuz, which is critically important for global energy supplies and trade.
US aircraft had been stationed at Ben Gurion Airport for aerial refueling since the war against Iran began on February 28.

Debate over civilian capacity at the airport
Israeli Transport Minister Miri Regev reportedly asked security officials to remove the tanker aircraft so that the airport could continue normal operations during busy travel days.
More than 2.6 million passengers are expected to be handled at Ben Gurion Airport in August. The daily average is projected to reach approximately 100,000 passengers, making August the airport’s busiest month since October 7, 2023.
The impact of aerial refueling aircraft on civilian flights had previously been debated in Israel. When the number of US tanker aircraft rose to 33 on July 14, newly arriving aircraft were not allowed to land at the airport.
Regev said the tanker aircraft were occupying parking areas needed by civilian aircraft. US Central Command objected to the decision the same day, and it was reversed after protests on July 15.
Washington and Tel Aviv have not issued statements on the latest reduction in the number of aircraft.