Just like refueling exercises they have been practicing over the Med. The Saudi’s and other Gulf states have been quietly stocking up recently on Patriot missile technology. I figure the IAF will get a quiet wink and a nod for a quick flyover from the Saudi’s. For all of Obamas bowing to the Saudi King the Saudis’ are upset with BHO approach to Iran. They showed it recently by not buying at a recent US Treasuries auction. The US was rebuffed x 3. I don't know if they eventually relented but they were sending a message to BHO that they do not like cozy US Iran relations.