“Iron Man”: The Israel Air Force’s Battle Plan Against Iran

Stand for Israel  |  July 17, 2025

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Read how Israel’s Air Force laid the groundwork for a successful operation against Iran:

The dazzling operation was publicly known as “Rising Lion” but within the Israeli Air Force, it was guided by a complex battle plan named “Iron Man.”

“It’s a deployment directive that aligns and guides the entire Israeli Air Force,” said a senior officer. “We positioned all the Air Force’s capabilities about 2,000 kilometers from Israel.”

Conversations with Israeli Air Force and defense officials reveal the intricate path of “Iron Man” to Tehran. This is how the Israeli Air Force prepared for the largest operation in its history.

May Israel’s fighting men and women be protected as they bravely work to neutralize the many threats to the Jewish state’s existence.