The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) has claimed it carried out what it described as the "largest military flyover in IDF history," involving around 200 Israeli Air Force jets. In a post on X, the IDF said the aircraft conducted a broad strike targeting missile arrays and aerial defence systems linked to Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) in western and central Iran. According to the statement, more than 500 targets were hit, including air defence systems and missile launchers at multiple locations simultaneously.
The IDF said the operation was conducted after "precise planning with excellent intelligence," and involved the coordination of hundreds of fighter jets. It added that the strikes were aimed at expanding the Israeli Air Force's aerial superiority over Iranian airspace. There was no immediate response from Iranian authorities regarding the claims, and the details could not be independently verified.
🛩ïTHE LARGEST MILITARY FLYOVER IN IDF HISTORY:
— Israel Defense Forces (@IDF) February 28, 2026
~200 IAF jets completed a broad strike against the missile array and the aerial defense systems of the IRGC in western and central Iran.
500+ targets hit, including aerial defense systems & missile launchers in several locations pic.twitter.com/PVOuzlOekj
Strike reported in Tabriz
The IDF said one of the strikes hit a location in Tabriz in western Iran. It described the site as being used by Iran’s surface-to-surface missile unit.
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According to the Israeli military, the location was believed to be preparing to launch dozens of missiles towards Israeli civilian areas. No immediate confirmation or response was available from Iranian authorities regarding the specific site, Hindustan Times reported.
Operation ongoing, says IDF
The IDF stated that the large-scale action removed several threats to its aircraft operating in Iranian airspace. It added that the operation expanded the Israeli Air Force's aerial advantage in the region.
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In its statement, the military said it is continuing operations in Iran and will "keep acting to weaken the capabilities of the Iranian regime."
There was no independent assessment available on the extent of the damage or the broader impact of the strikes.
