IAF

Israel Air Force. Air born branch of Israel Defence Forces astablished in 1948, currently headed by Amir Eshel.

WATCH: IAF destroys Iran attack helicopters, Emad missile launchers

Approximately 25 fighter jets struck over 40 missile infrastructure components, including missile storage sites and military operatives of the Iranian regime.

 Helicopters during a military exercise in Isfahan, Iran, October 28, 2023
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu delivers a statement in front of a Hermes 900 drone at the Palmachim Air Force Base near the city of Rishon Lezion, Israel July 5, 2023

IAF drone downed in Iranian territory, military confirms

Israeli Air Force fighter jets seen attacking Iranian nuclear targets, June 15, 2025

IAF strikes Iranian ballistic missile sites, shifting focus from nuclear targets

 US President Donald Trump during a meeting in the Oval Office of the White House, June 18, 2025.

Trump reportedly approves Iranian attack plans, European ministers to hold nuclear talks with Iran


Iran launches more missiles at Israel, IDF issues evacuation warning for Tehran

Netanyahu and Trump hold phone call • Trump demands unconditional surrender from Khamenei • US to shut embassy in Jerusalem from Wednesday through Friday

 Missiles launched from Iran are intercepted as seen from the Golan Heights, June 18, 2025.

‘We’re making history’: A combat navigator's account of Operation Rising Lion

“We haven’t done everything yet, obviously...but we managed to establish a certain air superiority, and also a sense of security,” Lt.-Col. (res.) N. emphasized.

Israeli Air Force fighter pilots embark to attack Iranian nuclear targets, June 15, 2025

IDF drone destroys Iranian F-14 fighter jets in Tehran airbase just before taking off

In recent days, Air Force aircraft have been tracking the launch team, identifying the launchers deploying the jets and the weaponry in the area.

 A fighter jet fly during a military exercise called Fidayeen of Hareem Velayat in Isfahan, Iran, in this picture obtained on July 24, 2023.

Striking the heart of Tehran: IAF kills four Iranian senior intelligence officials

The strike killed the head of the Revolutionary Guards' intelligence organization and his deputy, as well as the head of the Quds Force's intelligence branch and his deputy. 

 Smoke rises following an Israeli attack on Tehran Oil Refinery, in south of Tehran, Iran, June 15, 2025.

IDF strikes missiles sites, reportedly attacks targets in Natanz, Parchin

Other initial reports stated Israeli forces were simultaneously carrying out large-scale attacks on other nuclear sites across Iran.

A satellite image shows the Natanz nuclear facility after airstrike in Iran in this handout image dated June 14, 2025

IDF hits Iranian weapons production sites in Tehran, intercepts over 100 drones

Israel's Air Force and Navy intercepted over 100 drones fired by Iran so far, with no reports of any that fell in Israeli territory, the military added.

 Infographic released by the IDF of a surface-to-surface missile production site that was struck in Iran.

IDF targets Houthi chief of staff in Yemen strikes, military confirms to 'Post'

"We will soon know if it succeeded," an Israeli source told The Jerusalem Post.

 Houthi protesters hold weapons during a demonstration in Sanaa, Yemen, May 30, 2025

IAF destroys Iranian missile base used in Tehran propaganda clips

The jets struck the site, containing Surface-to-Surface Missiles and Cruise Missiles, after receiving guidance from the Intelligence Directorate. 

3D illustration of the underground site for storing and launching surface-to-surface missiles and cruise missiles

WATCH: IDF destroys dozens of surface-to-surface missile launchers across Iran

The IDF also released video documentation of the strike alongside its statement.

 IAF fighter jets taking off to intercept the UAVs launched from Iran, June 13, 2025.

The road to Tehran has been paved: IDF secures air route for stronger strikes on Iran

According to military officials, the pace of Israeli air operations as far as Tehran is expected to accelerate.

 IAF warplanes stand on the tarmac before Israel's counterstrike on Yemen on May 5, 2025.

'Road to Iran has been paved': IDF Chief of Staff holds assessment with IAF commander

IAF jets will further attack targets in Tehran, according to the report.

IDF Chief of Staff Lt.-Gen. Eyal Zamir overseeing IDF strikes against Iran from the Israeli Air Force situation room, June 13, 2025.