Operation Roaring Lion/Epic Fury
“Go after Hezbollah who has American blood on its hands,” the senator urged.
“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.
The rescue mission came “at the request of security authorities,” Jerusalem stated.
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.
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.”
Mary Anne Velasquez de Vera tried to get her patient to safety when she was killed in the Iranian attack.
Gideon Sa’ar also told ambassadors stationed in Israel that Hezbollah’s choice to join the fight proves the terror group “operates in the service of Iran.”
“She acted bravely, helping a wounded person at the scene,” said the Israeli FM.
