Israel destroyed Iranian F-14s at Tehran airport.

Israeli forces carried out an airstrike on an airport in the Iranian capital Tehran, hitting a parking lot of F-14 Tomcat fighter jets. The video of the attack was released by the Israel Defense Forces (IDF).

The published footage shows the moment of the destruction of two combat aircraft. According to the IDF, these fighters were preparing to intercept Israeli fighters.

The Israeli Air Force attacked and destroyed two Iranian F-14 planes at Tehran airport. pic.twitter.com/747L8VXhmv

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Political consequences of the strike

Within 48 hours of the new escalation in the Middle East, Israel announced it had achieved air superiority over the western part of Iran, including Tehran. The situation is compared to the unattained achievements of Russian forces during the war against Ukraine.

U.S. and Israeli officials state that the conflict with Iran could last weeks, not days. Some believe that the operation has some support from the White House, while the U.S. President himself expresses support for an agreement between Israel and Iran.

After the airstrike, Israel announced it had achieved air superiority over the western part of Iran, including Tehran, emphasizing the similarity to events during the Russian-Ukrainian conflict. Political expectations regarding the duration of the conflict and a possible agreement between Israel and Iran remain ambiguous, causing tension on the international stage.