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Israeli Jets Fly Near Iran Border in Deterrence Exercise
Dozens of Israeli fighter jets flew near the Iranian border in a deterrence exercise on Monday, simulating a potential attack route. The operation, intended to signal strength ahead of elections, carried a risk of "miscalculation" and potential Iranian retaliation.
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- 01Dozens of Israeli fighter jets flew near Iran's border in a deterrence exercise on Monday.
- 02The flight simulated a potential attack route and carried a risk of "miscalculation," officials said.
- 03Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has warned that Iran is developing nuclear weapons.
- 04The exercise occurred on the same day U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth met with Netanyahu.
- 05Israel had informed the U.S. of the exercise, framing it as a deterrent ahead of elections.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has expressed concerns about Iran's nuclear program, but the IDF Chief of Staff reportedly advised against actions that could jeopardize upcoming elections.
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