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Israel Destroys Two Iranian Fighter Jets Before Takeoff

Published March 1, 2026, 14:06
Israel Destroys Two Iranian Fighter Jets Before Takeoff

Israeli forces destroyed two Iranian fighter jets (F-4 and F-5) at the Tabriz airport before they could take off. According to the Israel Defense Forces (IDF), the strikes targeted the activities of the Iranian air force and Iran’s defensive systems. The IDF reports having already dropped over 1,200 bombs on Iran and are nearing the achievement of air superiority. The strikes were carried out in two waves, initially targeting radar and anti-aircraft systems and then Iran’s ballistic missile arsenal.