[UPDATE-Jun 17, 2026-Israel-Iran War] Gaza-Hamas, Lebanon-Hezbollah, Syria: Real Time Reaction and Analysis

IAF chief: ‘Massive Iran strike halted one hour before takeoff’ Israel Air Force Commander Maj. Gen. Omer Tischler revealed Tuesday morning that the entire air force had been prepared to launch a massive strike against hundreds of targets deep inside Iran last week, before the operation was stopped at the final moment. “The entire air force was ready to take off for a broad strike mission,” Bar said. He described an extraordinary level of readiness across the force, including the rapid shortening of alert times, the arming of aircraft throughout the IAF, detailed operational planning and preparations for a large-scale…