I remember reading a book in the late 80s or early 90s about a group of pilots brought to the Middle East. I don't remember if the group was brought together as mercenaries or on loan from their respective parent air forces. They flew a hodgepodge of fighters and ground attack aircraft. I recall A-10s, Tornadoes, and F-15s. I think the love interest for the main character was a reporter. Also, Bandar Abbas keeps popping into my mind as a location that came up quite often. I know the title isn't Warriors by Barrett Tilman, but I remember reading this book around the same time I read Warriors. Thanks in advance for the help.
Iran obliterates Baghdad with a pirated nuclear bomb. The Soviets invade Tehran. MiG fighters appear from nowhere to ravage American paratroopers over the Straits of Hormuz. Only one thing can save the U.S. soldiers trapped in Iran: the First Air Regiment, a private corporation of collected pilots and planes hired to provide cover over the Persian Gulf.