WaPo: Israeli Air Force Exercise “An Apparent Message To Iran -- The Tower
The Israeli military last week made a point of highlighting the Israeli Air Force’s abilities to conduct long range operations, including the IAF’s midair refueling capabilities. The Washington Post notes that the display comes on the eve of talks between the West and Iran:
In an apparent message to Iran, the Israeli military said Thursday it had carried out a “special long-range flight exercise” and posted rare footage of the drill online. The military said its squadrons practiced refueling planes in midair this week and tested the air force’s ability. The accompanying footage shows a tanker plane refueling a fighter jet midair, a key part of any long-range operation. The release of the video comes just days before Western powers are to open new talks with Iran over its disputed nuclear program.
Israeli officials from across the political spectrum have expressed fears that negotiations will include a deal that leaves Iran with the ability to dash across the nuclear finish line. Iran appears prepared to offer a basket of concessions that fall far short of what analysts have said would be required to put nuclear weapons out of the regime’s reach.
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