The recent landing of the U.S. Air Force’s E-4B “Doomsday Plane” at Joint Base Andrews near Washington, D.C., has intensified speculation about potential U.S. military involvement in the ongoing Israel-Iran conflict. The E-4B Nightwatch, a heavily fortified Boeing 747 designed to function as the National Airborne Operations Center, serves as a mobile command post for the president and senior military officials during national crises. Its advanced capabilities include protection against nuclear blasts and electromagnetic pulses, in-flight refueling, and space for over 100 personnel. The aircraft’s arrival—under the unusual callsign “ORDER01”—comes as reports suggest President Donald Trump is nearing a decision on striking Iran’s nuclear facilities, although the White House has made no official statement. Some analysts interpret the deployment as a military show of force rather than an indication of imminent action.

Meanwhile, the situation in the Middle East continues to deteriorate. Israel and Iran remain locked in a dangerous exchange of missile and air strikes, raising global concerns of a wider regional war. The Wall Street Journal reported that Trump had authorized preparations for a military assault on Iran, though he later denied approving a strike. Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei responded with a stern warning against U.S. interference, vowing serious consequences. Adding to the geopolitical uncertainty, Chinese cargo planes were reportedly spotted flying near Iran before vanishing from radar, fueling fears of covert support to Tehran. The presence of the E-4B signals elevated readiness as international tensions reach a boiling point.