The Israeli Air Force conducted drills on Monday simulating another Iranian missile attack on Israeli airbases, in light of rising tensions over the Islamic Republic’s nuclear program, the Kan public broadcaster reported

IAF bases were targeted in previous Iranian strikes in April and October 2024.

The report of the exercise came as the US and Iran continue to hold talks on the latter’s nuclear program, with the drills said to be aimed at boosting readiness in case the talks collapse.

Israeli officials were reportedly caught off guard by a New York Times report last week revealing a halted Israeli-American plan to strike Iran, allegedly blocked by US President Donald Trump.

In Jerusalem, the leak has been interpreted as a US pressure tactic to push Tehran toward a nuclear deal.

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