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U.S.-Israeli Strike at Bushehr Destroys Iran Air A319 (EP-IEP)

A U.S.- and Israeli-attributed strike on Bushehr Airport on Feb. 28 destroyed an Iran Air A319 (registration EP‑IEP), a 24‑year‑old jet that had returned to Bushehr and been parked since Saturday. The incident is a clear case of a civil aviation asset struck during regional military action.

2026-03-04T08:41:49.808018-08:00

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Israeli F-35I shoots down Iranian Yak-130 over Tehran — first confirmed F-35 air-to-air kill

2026-03-04T01:14:57.533662-08:00

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El Al resumes limited repatriation flights as Ben Gurion partially reopens

2026-03-04T03:34:39.989596-08:00

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El Al plans evacuation flights to Egypt and Jordan to repatriate thousands after Ben Gurion closure

2026-03-02T07:31:36.212871-08:00

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U.S.-Israeli Strike at Bushehr Destroys Iran Air A319 (EP-IEP) A U.S.- and Israeli-attributed strike on Bushehr Airport on Feb. 28 destroyed an Iran Air A319 (registration EP‑IEP), a 24‑year‑old jet that had returned to Bushehr and been parked since Saturday. The incident is a clear case of a civil aviation asset struck during regional military action.

2026-03-04T08:41:49.808018-08:00

U.S.-Israeli Strike at Bushehr Destroys Iran Air A319 (EP-IEP)

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El Al resumes limited repatriation flights as Ben Gurion partially reopens El Al will resume limited inbound repatriation flights to Tel Aviv's Ben Gurion from March 4–5, operating relief services from Larnaca and Athens to return stranded Israeli nationals. Ben Gurion's reopening is tightly constrained—roughly one flight per hour—and departures are currently closed to boarding.

2026-03-04T03:34:39.989596-08:00

El Al resumes limited repatriation flights as Ben Gurion partially reopens

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Israeli F-35I shoots down Iranian Yak-130 over Tehran — first confirmed F-35 air-to-air kill An Israeli Air Force F-35I Adir shot down an Iranian Yakovlev Yak-130 over Tehran, the IDF said, marking the first confirmed air-to-air kill of a manned aircraft by any F-35 variant. The engagement occurred amid Israeli strikes tied to Operation Epic Fury.

2026-03-04T01:14:57.533662-08:00

Israeli F-35I shoots down Iranian Yak-130 over Tehran — first confirmed F-35 air-to-air kill

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El Al plans evacuation flights to Egypt and Jordan to repatriate thousands after Ben Gurion closure El Al is activating rescue flights to repatriate thousands of passengers stranded after the closure of Ben Gurion's airspace, prioritizing affected travelers and suspending ticket sales. The carrier has applied for approval to fly evacuees to Egypt and Jordan to enable cross-border land repatriation.

2026-03-02T07:31:36.212871-08:00

El Al plans evacuation flights to Egypt and Jordan to repatriate thousands after Ben Gurion closure

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IDF fields RAMPAGE stand‑off missiles on F‑16I Sufas ahead of strikes on Iran The Israel Defense Forces released images of Israeli Air Force F‑16I Sufa fighters fitted with RAMPAGE stand‑off missiles ahead of large‑scale strikes on Iran. The photos confirm operational carriage of the new stand‑off munition on frontline combat jets and underscore changes to Israel's strike posture.

2026-03-01T04:46:18.153891-08:00

IDF fields RAMPAGE stand‑off missiles on F‑16I Sufas ahead of strikes on Iran

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Israel orders evacuation of civilian aircraft; El Al suspends Shabbat to reposition fleet amid Iranian strikes Israel has begun relocating civilian aircraft outside its territory as emergency measures tied to ongoing military operations, the Transport Ministry said. National carrier El Al suspended its Shabbat observance to reposition aircraft from Tel Aviv amid ongoing Iranian missile strikes and related security threats.

2026-02-28T04:02:19.854482-08:00

Israel orders evacuation of civilian aircraft; El Al suspends Shabbat to reposition fleet amid Iranian strikes

The War Zone

Israeli F-15 ‘Baz’ fighters escorted a B-52 while carrying older-era air-to-air missiles Photos show Israel's modified F-15 'Baz' fighters escorting a US B-52 while carrying an eclectic mix of air-to-air missiles, including older-era rounds. The images underscore the Baz fleet's bespoke loadouts and its role patrolling Israeli airspace during allied bomber transits.

2026-02-28T03:12:23.980960-08:00

Israeli F-15 ‘Baz’ fighters escorted a B-52 while carrying older-era air-to-air missiles

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US Embassy in Jerusalem urges non‑essential staff and families to depart Israel while commercial flights remain available The US Embassy in Jerusalem has advised non‑emergency U.S. government personnel and their family members to leave Israel while commercial flights remain available. The guidance is a precautionary operational change reflecting security concerns and urges use of existing commercial routes for departure now.

2026-02-27T04:06:36.311342-08:00

US Embassy in Jerusalem urges non‑essential staff and families to depart Israel while commercial flights remain available

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U.S.-Israeli Strike at Bushehr Destroys Iran Air A319 (EP-IEP)

Israeli F-35I shoots down Iranian Yak-130 over Tehran — first confirmed F-35 air-to-air kill

El Al resumes limited repatriation flights as Ben Gurion partially reopens

El Al plans evacuation flights to Egypt and Jordan to repatriate thousands after Ben Gurion closure

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