Israel Iran Military Exercise
In early June of 2008, Israel conducted a large military exercise which included flying over 100 warplanes over Greece and the eastern Mediterranean.
The test distance of 900 miles is the same between Israel and Iran's nuclear facility. U.S. officials believe it to be a warning to Iran showing the capabilities of Israel's forces.
Fast Facts
- Exercise conducted on June 2, 2008
- Included dozens of warplanes, rescue helicopters and an aerial refueling tanker
- 100 F-16 and F-15 planes
- Distance covered in test flight: 900 miles
- Distance between Israel and Iran's nuclear facility: 900 miles
- Many countries fear Iran is developing nuclear weapons
- Iranian uranium enrichment plant is in Natanz
- Iran claims their nuclear facilities are used for fuel and not weapons
- June 6, 2008: Israel's Transport Minister Shaul Mofaz said an attack on Iran is unavoidable if they don't end their nuclear program
- June 10, 2008: Bush called for tougher sanctions on Iran
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