Israeli Army Claims to Launch "Largest Airstrike Operation" Against Iran
Xinhua News Agency, Jerusalem, February 28 (Reporter Pang Xinyi, Feng Guorui) The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) issued a statement on the evening of February 28, stating that the Israeli military deployed approximately 200 fighter jets starting from the morning of the same day to conduct a "large-scale strike" on missile launch systems and defense systems in western and central Iran. This is the "largest airstrike operation" conducted by the Israeli Air Force to date.
The IDF stated that its fighter jets simultaneously targeted "about 500 targets" at multiple locations within Iran, dropping "hundreds of munitions," which "expanded the Israeli Air Force's air superiority in Iranian airspace" and weakened Iran's offensive capabilities by striking its missile launch systems.
The statement said that the Israeli Air Force will continue operations within Iran, and the IDF will weaken Iran from all aspects.
Earlier that evening, IDF Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi stated that the Israeli military has coordinated a joint strike plan against Iran with the U.S. military "in recent months," and that the air force is currently in action, working in conjunction with the United States to strike targets within Iran.
The Israeli Defense Forces conducted extensive airstrikes on February 28, 2023, targeting missile launchers and defense systems in Iran. Approximately 200 aircraft were involved, striking around 500 targets. This operation is described as the largest airstrike by Israel to date, aimed at diminishing Iran's offensive capabilities and enhancing Israeli air superiority. Coordination with U.S. military forces was also noted.
- Israeli Air Force launched its largest airstrike operation to date against Iran.
- Approximately 200 fighter jets were deployed.
- Around 500 targets were struck within Iran.
- The operation aimed to weaken Iran's missile launch capabilities and enhance Israeli air superiority.
- Coordination with U.S. military forces was mentioned for the operation.