Defense Minister Israel Katz revealed Tuesday that American fighter jets are taking off from Israel as part of strikes on Iran, and that the Iranian regime is aware of the operations. The statement, reported by Amit Segal (N12), marks the first public acknowledgment of active US combat missions launched from Israeli territory against Iran.
Defense Minister Israel Katz revealed Tuesday that American fighter jets are taking off from Israeli territory as part of strikes on Iran, and that the Iranian regime is aware of the operations. The statement, reported by Amit Segal (N12), marks the first public acknowledgment of active US combat missions launched from Israel against Iran.
Katz has previously stated that Israel is eager to strike Iranian energy infrastructure but that the US had not yet approved (The Zioneer, 12:10 today). The disclosure comes amid a broader US military buildup in the region: the Pentagon has prepared attack options and deployed additional fighter jets, with Trump weighing a wider campaign (The Zioneer, July 21). US refueling aircraft have been moved to Israeli bases, and American jets have previously operated from Cyprus for interceptions (The Zioneer, July 22).
The exact scope of the current strikes and the number of aircraft involved remain unconfirmed. Katz's claim that the Iranians are aware suggests an element of psychological warfare alongside the operational campaign.
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