Israeli air force planned Iran strike, chief reveals

The chief of Israel’s air force has revealed that a major military operation against Iran was planned for June 8 but was called off shortly before it was due to begin.

According to a report published by an Israeli newspaper, Israeli Air Force Commander Omer Tishler disclosed that the operation had been prepared amid renewed tensions between Israel and Iran following a temporary ceasefire period.

The commander said the Israeli Air Force had finalized plans to launch a large-scale attack targeting hundreds of sites across Iran. Aircraft squadrons were reportedly on standby, and operational briefings were underway when the mission was unexpectedly halted.

General Tishler stated that the attack was cancelled approximately one hour before its scheduled launch. He explained that pilots and operational units had already been briefed and were prepared to carry out the mission when new instructions were received.

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According to the report, the decision to stop the operation came after intervention from Donald Trump. The newspaper claimed that Trump informed Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu that Israel would have to act alone if it proceeded with the planned strike against Iran.

The reported warning is said to have influenced the final decision, leading Israeli authorities to suspend the operation despite extensive military preparations. No official details were provided regarding the specific targets that had been selected or the potential scope of the planned attack.

The revelation offers a rare glimpse into high-level military decision-making during a period of heightened regional tensions. It also underscores the importance of coordination between key allies when dealing with sensitive security issues in the Middle East.

Neither Israeli nor Iranian officials have publicly released additional information regarding the alleged operation. The reported developments are likely to fuel further discussion about regional security, military preparedness, and diplomatic efforts aimed at preventing a wider conflict.