Unexpected Appearance: F-16 Fighter Jet Surprises Israel with Shocking Video
Israel Launches Direct Attacks on Iran for the First Time in History
In a historic move, Israel launched direct attacks on Iran on Saturday night. The Tel Aviv administration made an official announcement that warplanes hit military targets in Iran in three waves. This retaliation came after weeks of anticipation following Iran’s firing of approximately 200 ballistic missiles on October 1.
Tensions between these arch-enemies in the Middle East escalated back in April, when Israel targeted the Iranian Embassy in Damascus with missiles, destroying a building on April 1.
The recent retaliation from Tehran came 13 days after the killing of Mohammad Reza Zahedi, a key commander of the Quds Force, and his associates in Syria. Iran responded by sending hundreds of kamikaze armed unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) and missiles towards Israel on a Saturday evening, marking a significant moment in history.
Following the attack, explosions were heard at a military base in Isfahan in central Iran, but Israel did not issue any statements.
The assassination of Hamas leader Ismail Haniye in Tehran on July 31 had initially led to expectations of a second retaliation from Iran. However, Tehran delayed its response until the killings of Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah and Quds Force commander Abbas Nilfurushan in a massive bombardment in Beirut.
In confirmation of the hits, Israel acknowledged that some of the ballistic missiles sent by Iran on October 1 had hit military bases.
The Israeli counter-attack began in the early hours of October 26 and continued in three waves until dawn. Amidst the intensity, a close call was captured at Ramat David Air Base, where an F-16 jet narrowly avoided a collision with another F-16 on the runway. The pilot’s last-minute maneuver was caught on a 40-second video recording, showcasing the tense situation.
Reports from the Times of Israel indicated that an investigation was launched by the Israeli army regarding the incident, and the F-16 jet involved was set to participate in the attacks in Lebanon. The region remains on edge as the conflict between Israel and Iran continues to unfold.
