Incoming Israeli Air Force Chief: Force Ready to Strike Eastward if Needed Against Iran
The chief said Israel is prepared to use its full air power as regional tensions rise over shipping, energy sites and strikes in Lebanon.
- On Tuesday, the Israeli army announced that its 146th Division destroyed five underground tunnels and 'thousands of terrorist infrastructures' in South Lebanon, eliminating more than 250 Hezbollah fighters.
- Following the Monday explosion involving the Panamanian-flagged vessel 'HMM Namu,' South Korea is reviewing its involvement in U.S.-led operations in the Strait of Hormuz amid regional tensions.
- The Lebanese Health Ministry announced the cumulative death toll from Israeli airstrikes since March 2 has reached 2,702, with 8,311 wounded, while Israeli warplanes struck 23 localities overnight.
- Hezbollah carried out 13 attacks targeting Israeli military gatherings in occupied Lebanese territory, while the Israeli military ordered residents of Jibsheet and Srifa to evacuate at least 1,000 meters away.
- International leaders including UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer urged Tehran to 'genuinely engage in negotiations,' while Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Ghalibaf stated the status quo is 'unbearable for the United States.
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Israel is ready to deploy all air forces against Iran if necessary, threatening to install in post the new Chief of the Air Force Staff, General Omer Tischler. Article Israel is ready to deploy "all air forces against Iran" if necessary appears first in Romania TV.
Israel ready to deploy "entire air force" against Iran if needed, new chief says
Israel’s new air force chief said on Tuesday that the country was prepared to deploy its entire fleet of fighter jets against Iran if necessary. “We are closely monitoring the developments in Iran and are prepared to deploy the entire air force eastward if required,” Maj. Gen. Omer Tischler said at a ceremony where he assumed command from his predecessor, Tomer Bar. Categories: Government & Politics Tags: Fighter jets, Iran, Israel
Tehran denies targeting UAE, brandishes threat of 'overwhelming response'; Israel ready to deploy 'entire air force' against Iran if necessary, says new chief
Israel urges evacuation of two villages in south Lebanon due to impending strikes, emphasizes need for de-escalation around the Strait of Hormuz.
Iran established a new mechanism to manage the transit of ships through the Straits of Ormuz, the Iranian network Press TV reported. Iran warned the United States to stay away from the sea lane and that merchant ships should coordinate any passage with their armed forces. Tehran also published a new map of the strait that expands the Iranian control zone. Israel is willing to deploy “all air force” against Iran “if necessary,” declared the new h…
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