The US plans to deploy the hypersonic missile system to the Middle East as part of a possible military operation against Iran. According to Bloomberg, the US Central Command (CENTCOM) has requested the transfer of the military's long-delayed 'Dark Eagle' hypersonic missile system to the region. This system aims to give US forces the capability to strike ballistic missile launchers deep inside Iran. If the request is approved, it will mark the first operational use of the US hypersonic weapons system. Hypersonic weapons are considered difficult targets for defense systems due to their high speeds and maneuverability. The US move comes after Russia and China began deploying their hypersonic weapons in the field. However, the 'Dark Eagle' system has not yet been fully accepted as operational and its development process has been ongoing for a long time.