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Any civilians “near Hezbollah members, facilities or combat equipment are putting their lives at risk.”
“The world’s two most powerful air forces, the U.S. and Israel, are dominating the world’s largest terror sponsor state,” Adm. Brad Cooper said.
The incident marks the first time an F-35 “Adir” fighter jet has downed a manned aircraft in combat.
Israel’s defense minister warned that any successor chosen by Iran’s regime, including Khamenei’s son Mojtaba, will be a marked target under “Operation Roaring Lion.”
One camera in particular reportedly provided a strategic vantage point, enabling analysts to study operational patterns inside the secured compound.
“They need to look after themselves, and it would be wise for them to do so as soon as possible,” the prime minister warned.
Some 600-plus targets struck in Iran by Israel so far, while 160 hit in Lebanon • Tactical operations underway to prevent Hezbollah infiltration.
The IAF hit dozens of Basij and internal security command centers in Tehran, targeting forces used to crush protests and enforce Iran’s regime.
Israel’s Defense Minister Israel Katz said any leader appointed by the terror regime would be targeted: “It doesn’t matter what his name is or the place where he hides.”
The Israeli Air Force shot down two projectiles and one rocket fell in an open area, the IDF said.
An IDF video shows a fighter pilot attacking targets in Tehran evading an Iranian missile, as the air force reports over 1,000 sorties in Iran.
Israeli Air Force fighter jets struck targets of the Islamic regime “with significant force” overnight on Monday, the Israeli defense minister said.