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Israeli Air Force Declares Strike Readiness on Iran, Air Defenses Elevated

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Israeli Air Force Declares Strike Readiness on Iran, Air Defenses Elevated

🎖️ TEL AVIV — Strike packages selected, defenses up — Israel just removed ambiguity. 📌 LOOK CLOSER: Full strike readiness with target packages locked means Israel's military decision is made; only political authorization remains. Elevated air defense posture signals IDF expects Iranian retaliation immediately. With 80+ KC-135s already in Israel and Epic Fury's window opening November 3, Jerusalem and Washington's timelines have now visibly merged.

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