This article analyzes the strategic importance of military aviation in the geopolitical confrontation between Iran, the United States and Israel. In particular, the role of modern air forces in performing reconnaissance, strike and deterrence (warning) tasks is highlighted. The article examines the impact of the development of military aviation technologies on regional security using the example of the use of unmanned aerial vehicles and high-precision weapons. It also analyzes the strategies of the parties aimed at ensuring air superiority and their political and military consequences on a scientific basis. The results of the study show that military aviation plays an important role in modern conflicts not only as a means of military superiority, but also as a means of diplomatic pressure.

military aviation, geopolitical confrontation, Iran, United States, Israel, air superiority, strategic security, unmanned aerial vehicles, strike operations, deterrent policy.

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