Three heavy U.S. Air Force cargo planes landed in the past 24 hours at the Israeli Air Force base in Nevatim, according to journalist Doron Kadosh, citing OSINT sources. These arrivals come in addition to seven similar planes that landed over the previous two days—making a total of ten U.S. military cargo aircraft that have landed in Israel within just three days.
Airlift of Advanced Weapons and Munitions
According to assessments, the planes are part of an airlift delivering advanced weapons and munitions, including bunker-buster bombs and specialized strike systems, as part of potential preparations for a strike on Iran. This comes in the wake of a report published yesterday in The New York Times.
The report stated that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu had planned a large-scale military operation targeting Iran’s nuclear facilities as early as this May. The plan reportedly included aerial sorties, underground missions, and coordination with American forces. However, during a meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump, Netanyahu was reportedly given a clear message: there should be “no Israeli strike—at this stage.”
Trump: “I wouldn’t say I waved off [Israel’s] plan to attack Iran, but I’m not in a rush.”
President Trump addressed the reports during a press briefing, clarifying:
“I wouldn’t say I waved off [Israel’s] plan to attack Iran, but I’m not in a rush.”
“I think Iran is wanting to talk. I hope they’re wanting to talk. It’s going to be very good for them if they do.”
“I want to see Iran do well. I don’t want to hurt anybody, but they can’t have nuclear weapons. They just can’t.”
Meanwhile, the next round of talks between the United States and Iran is expected to take place this coming Saturday in Rome, with Oman acting as mediator. The previous round, held in Oman, was described as “productive and constructive.” Nevertheless, in Israel—as in Western capitals—eyes remain fixed on Iran, and the military option remains on the table.
