The F-35’s key role in the war against Iran
In addition to its fighter jets, Israel’s fleet of unmanned aerial vehicles achieved what the Defense Ministry described as missions of ‘unprecedented reach.’
Operation Rising Lion
IDF ‘shadow command’ was readied in case Iran knocked out Israeli brass
Some of the ballistic missiles and drones launched by the Islamic Republic over the course of the conflict targeted the Kirya military headquarters in Tel Aviv.
WATCH: Operation Rising Lion crippled Iran’s war machine
Israel’s Operation Rising Lion shattered Iran’s nuclear and missile capabilities, eliminated top commanders and scientists, and pulled off the most daring long-range operations in its history—sending a clear message: Israel will hit first, fast, and hard.
Israel captured millions of photos before striking Iran
Crucial to the success of Israel’s operation was the introduction of the Ofek 13 satellite, which was introduced in 2023.
Heroic pilot parents: How this couple took down Iran’s nukes while their children slept
‘We’re doing this so that our children, and all of Israel’s children, can have a safer future.’
WATCH: A turning point in Israel’s defense
Operation Rising Lion destroyed Iran’s near-complete nuclear program, decimated its senior leadership, eliminated the ballistic missile threat, and halted further production of missiles, ensuring Israel’s current and future survival.
WATCH: IDF air defense units intercepted hundreds of threats during Operation Rising Lion
The IDF’s air defenses achieved a near-perfect 99% interception rate against hundreds of Iranian drones, using a coordinated mix of fighter jets, helicopters, electronic warfare, and interceptor missiles in a historic display of air superiority.
IDF pilot who bombed Iran says they flew in knowing they might not return
Adding to the pressure was the classified nature of the mission, meaning that N. could not tell his wife or other family members about the danger he was facing.
WATCH: IDF pounds terror targets across Iran, dozens of high-level commanders killed
On June 13 the Israel Defense Forces launched a large-scale preemptive strike, codenamed Operation Rising Lion, targeting Iran’s nuclear facilities and military infrastructure, killing key military leaders and nuclear scientists, prompting Iranian retaliatory missile and drone attacks on Israel.
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