Israeli Air Force set to attack Iran, media reports say

Israel has once again demonstrated its readiness to launch a massive assault on Iran’s nuclear facilities. The Israeli Air Force is geared up and ready to strike as soon as the order is given, RT cites a major Israeli TV station as saying.

A reporter from Israel's Channel 10 TV station has spent several weeks interviewing pilots and other military personnel at an Israeli air base. Dozens of pilots are inspired by the prospect of Israel’s first full-scale air campaign in 30 years. Most of the interviewees spoke openly about the year's preparations that are now almost over, as the country heads towards a hot and tense summer.

Dozens if not more planes are being prepared to carry out an attack on Iran’s nuclear sites, the reporter Alon Ben-David said. This includes F-15 fighter jets, escort planes and air tankers to refuel the squadron en route to its target.

Unmanned drones are also expected to play a role in the operation. The all-weather fully-automatic UAV Eitan was designed for strategic reconnaissance, but reportedly has assault capabilities as well.