Israeli Jets Fly Near Iran Border in Major Show of Force
Translated & summarized from Kikar HaShabbat by baba
Dozens of Israeli fighter jets conducted an unusual operational flight near Iran's border, flying over Syria and Iraq before returning to Israel. The mission, framed as a "show of force," occurred during the visit of U.S. Secretary of Defense the US Secretary of Defense. Prime Minister Netanyahu reiterated his directive to overthrow the Iranian regime, while Defense Minister Katz warned Iran against attacking Israel. The operation comes amid reports of U.S.-Iran negotiations and a visit by Russia's Foreign Minister to Tehran.
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- Dozens of Israeli fighter jets flew near Iran's border in an unusual operational sortie.
- The mission was described as a "show of force" exercise, with Israel informing the U.S. in advance.
- The flight occurred during the visit of U.S. Secretary of Defense the US Secretary of Defense to Israel.
- Prime Minister Netanyahu reiterated his directive to overthrow the Iranian regime.
- Defense Minister Israel Katz warned Iran that an attack on Israel would result in Iran burning.
- The operation coincides with reported U.S.-Iran negotiations and a visit by Russia's Foreign Minister to Tehran.
Dozens of Israeli Air Force fighter jets and refueling aircraft conducted a highly unusual operational sortie overnight between Monday and Tuesday, flying in a full attack formation. The planes traversed Syrian and Iraqi airspace, reaching very close to Iran's border before turning back to their bases in Israel. The operation was reported by Barak Ravid on Channel 12, citing U.S. sources. Israel had reportedly informed the U.S. administration in advance about the planned mission, framing it as a "show of force" exercise aimed at enhancing deterrence against Iran. U.S. officials, however, suggested Israel hoped for an Iranian response, such as an air defense missile launch, which would have provided an immediate international justification for a broader strike on Iran. The timing of the sortie coincided with the visit of U.S. Secretary of Defense the US Secretary of Defense to Israel. He met with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Defense Minister Israel Katz amid rising regional tensions. The US Secretary of Defense confirmed his "secret" visit and his meeting with Netanyahu, stating only that they were "good partners." President Donald Trump, when asked about the visit, declined to disclose details. While some Israeli and Washington sources downplayed the event as routine deterrence, international security analysts warned that any miscalculation or hasty Iranian reaction could have escalated into a multi-front war. Prime Minister Netanyahu, speaking at a military ceremony, stated that Iran's current ruler, Mojtaba Khamenei, was continuing his father's path and attempting to develop "death bombs." He declared, "There is only one way to remove this threat once and for all, to overthrow the regime in Iran. And this is my directive to the IDF, to the Mossad, and to the security branches." Defense Minister Israel Katz added that Iran and its proxies are attempting to carry out attacks to influence Israeli election results. He described the Iranian regime as being at its weakest point, potentially leading it to "extreme measures" against Israel, and warned, "If Iran attacks Israel, Iran will burn." The operation occurs amidst reports of U.S.-Iran negotiations, with Pakistan and Qatar reportedly proposing a deal involving $6 billion in frozen Iranian funds in exchange for nuclear program concessions. However, Iran's Supreme National Security Council Secretary Mohsen Rezai stated that no enriched nuclear material would leave Iran. Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov also visited Tehran, which analysts interpret as a Russian warning to Iran against aligning with the U.S. and Israel in a potential conflict, suggesting a strategic deal might be forming between Putin and Trump.
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