Iran Gets Big Dare From US, Germany As NATO Nations Send Giant Weapons Cargo To Israel
Israel received 14 military cargo planes from the U.S. and Germany packed with war supplies. The Israeli Defence Ministry says it's part of an ongoing air-sea bridge for "operational readiness." This comes amid Israel's assault on Iran and fears of a wider regional escalation.
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