Israeli official: Flying fighter jets near Iran is a routine procedure

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An Israeli official said on Thursday that the approach of Israeli fighters to Iranian airspace is a routine procedure that comes within the framework of training operations and is not an exceptional matter, according to what was reported by Channel 12.

Senior officials in the Israeli army said that there is no justification for launching an attack on Iran before the US elections, unless Iranian preparations to fire towards Israel are detected.

They also stated that US President Donald Trump did not prevent Israel from attacking Iran, noting that he launched an attack that was not on the agenda in the first place.

They pointed out that the Israeli military system has already raised its level of alert and preparedness, in parallel with the American state of alert.

Dozens of Israeli fighter jets, accompanied by air refueling planes, were flying through the Syrian and Iraqi areas towards the Iranian border, before turning around and returning to Israel without entering Iranian territory, according to what Axios reported, citing American and Israeli officials.

These developments came at a time when there are increasing indications of American and Israeli preparations for the possible resumption of military operations against Iran, as American officials and people familiar with the discussions reported that the two sides have made plans to launch new strikes after the US midterm elections scheduled for next November 3, which may target nuclear facilities, energy infrastructure, and the Iranian missile and drone arsenal.

In parallel, diplomatic efforts aimed at containing the confrontation are still continuing, amid disagreements regarding the conditions for ending the war, the Iranian nuclear file, and the security of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz. The mediations have not yet succeeded in reaching an understanding that leads to a settlement of this conflict.