Israeli security analyst Yair Goldblatt reported that during the funeral of Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, multiple refueling aircraft were observed operating in southern Iraq. The purpose and affiliation of the aircraft were not specified.
The report, posted on X by Yair Goldblatt, cites unspecified sources in southern Iraq. It comes amid a backdrop of unverified reports of unusual military activity across Iraq and Iran over the past month, including explosions and aircraft movements, as previously covered by The Zioneer. The current report differs in focusing on aerial refueling rather than strikes or drones.
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