An Israeli aerial refueling tanker was spotted flying over Syrian airspace on Friday, shortly after playing a critical support role in Israeli fighter jet operations targeting Iran. The sighting comes amid a dramatic escalation in Israel’s military campaign against Iranian assets, part of the broader offensive known as Operation Rising Lion.
The tanker aircraft, essential for extending the range and endurance of combat jets, is believed to have provided mid-air refueling to Israeli fighter jets en route to and from Iranian airspace.
This maneuver would have allowed Israeli forces to carry out long-range precision strikes deep inside Iranian territory, including recent attacks reported in Tehran, Isfahan, Tabriz, and Bushehr.
This latest movement further highlights the logistical depth and operational reach of Israel’s air campaign, as its forces strike multiple targets across Iran while navigating the geopolitics of neighboring airspaces. It also underscores how rapidly the current crisis is expanding beyond a bilateral conflict, drawing in the broader region through both direct and indirect engagement.
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