Reports: Israeli jets flew to Iran’s border, some US sources suspect bid to rile Tehran

Times of Israel21 October 2026, 20:40 UTCIsrael

Axios says Israel told Washington action was an exercise and show of force; Israeli defense officials said to warn IDF chief to prevent an unnecessary strike before election

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