Overview
- Israel’s military said an overnight airstrike at Mehrabad Airport destroyed an aircraft used by former Iranian supreme leader Ali Khamenei.
- The IDF said the plane had been used by Khamenei and other senior officials to facilitate military procurement and manage relations with allied countries.
- The Israeli Air Force described the aircraft as a strategic asset and said its destruction would impede coordination with proxy forces.
- Israel framed the strike as part of an ongoing campaign to degrade Iran’s logistical and coordination networks during the regional conflict.
- Earlier in March, Israel said it destroyed 16 aircraft at the same airport and alleged Iran tried to hide planes in out-of-service storage areas.