Israeli Pilots Detail Historic Strikes Against Iran’s Nuclear Threat
Two Israeli Air Force members have revealed the details of a major operation against Iran, claiming to have neutralized critical infrastructure and eliminated over a third of Iran’s missile capabilities. These strikes, which officials have called a ‘historic turning point,’ are part of a broader mission to confront the Iranian regime’s global threat to Israel and the wider world.
In an exclusive interview with Fox News Digital, a female combat flight navigator and a pilot, whose identities are being withheld for security, provided a rare firsthand account of the Israeli Air Force’s recent air campaign against Iran. The operation, they said, is not only a fight for national survival but also a crucial step in addressing the regime’s expanding nuclear program and missile capabilities.
The Israeli campaign began with a massive preemptive strike, triggered by intelligence assessments that Iran’s growing nuclear and missile programs posed an immediate danger. The Israeli Air Force launched a coordinated wave of attacks across Iran, targeting strategic military and nuclear sites. Israeli defense officials confirmed that over 1,000 high-value targets have been struck, including part of the Natanz uranium enrichment site, long-range missile depots near Hamedan, drone production and command centers in Shiraz, IRGC headquarters in Tehran, and sophisticated Russian-made air defense systems such as the S-300 and S-400 batteries.
Speaking from an undisclosed base, the pilot described the mission as both operational and deeply personal. He highlighted the importance of targeting missiles aimed at Israel’s civilian population, stating that the strikes are a necessary defense of both the state and its citizens. He emphasized the focus and precision required in the cockpit, noting that pilots are relentlessly committed to carrying out their mission without error.
The pilot also stressed that the stakes of the operation extend beyond Israel, as the strikes aim to address a global threat. He stated that Israel is engaged in a broader fight for the ‘Western world and Western civilization.’ The operation, he argued, is about stopping Iran’s nuclear ambitions and deterring terror operations and threats to shipping in the Persian Gulf and Red Sea. The pilot noted that Iran has openly declared its intent to destroy Israel, making the preemptive strike a necessary and justified response.
Both the pilot and navigator agreed that the mission is not only strategic but also deeply patriotic. They emphasized the link between their actions and the safety of the State of Israel, stating that they are taking out precision missiles aimed at hospitals, homes, and the nuclear program directed at the Jewish state. The pilot added that being part of such a large-scale operation, involving the entire Israeli Air Force and the nation as a whole, is both a great honor and a humbling responsibility.