In its largest operation ever conducted in Iran, Israel carried out a strategic airstrike on Oct. 26, marking a significant escalation in the conflict between the two countries. The airstrikes targeted critical military infrastructure, delivering both a symbolic and tactical blow to Iran’s strategic capabilities.
“We showed them we could reach any point in Iran. We neutralized air defenses and flew over them, hitting exactly what we wanted without detection,” Ram Ben-Barak, former deputy director of the Mossad, told Fox News Digital.
In the early hours of Saturday morning (Israel time), Israeli air force jets struck 20 targets across Iran during the operation’s chosen name, “Days of Repentance.” After about four hours, all aircraft returned safely to Israel, marking the operation’s successful completion. The air force embarked on a complex mission involving dozens of aircraft, including fighter jets, intelligence, refueling and rescue units. The strikes were conducted at a distance of just under 1,000 miles.