Israel Air Force, Iran
The Israel Air Force's alarming decision vis-a-vis Iran - Here's what we know
Israeli Air Force on high alert as overseas leave suspended for all career service members. With U.S. warships rushing to the region and Iranian threats escalating, is Israel bracing for an imminent attack?


Israeli Air Force (IAF) Commander Maj. Gen. Tomer Bar has ordered the suspension of all overseas vacations for IAF career service members, effective immediately. This decision comes as Israel faces heightened tensions with Iran and Hezbollah.
Key points:
1. All overseas trips for IAF personnel, including meetings and training, now require individual reapproval.
2. The move follows threats from senior IRGC figures, suggesting potential attacks on targets outside Israel.
3. Tensions in the region have escalated, prompting increased military readiness.
4. The U.S. has responded by deploying additional naval assets to the Middle East:
- The USS Abraham Lincoln Carrier Strike Group, featuring F-35C fighters, is en route to the region.
- The guided missile submarine USS Georgia has been ordered to the Central Command area.
- These deployments add to the capabilities of the USS Theodore Roosevelt Carrier Strike Group already in the area.
This development underscores the growing concerns over regional stability and the potential for conflict.
Israeli and U.S. forces appear to be taking precautionary measures in response to the evolving situation.
The IAF's decision to restrict personnel movement suggests a state of increased alertness within the Israeli military establishment. As the situation develops, further updates on military preparedness and diplomatic efforts are expected.
* Arutz Sheva contributed to this article.
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