German Air Force not Involved in Refueling Israeli Combat Jets: Defense Ministry Clarity Amid Iran War Rumors 🛩️🛰️
German Military Denies Allegations of Assistance to Israel in the Conflict with Iran
In the midst of speculation swirling around alleged German support for Israel during their military operations against Iran, the German Defense Ministry has set the record straight. Journalist and military expert Thomas Wiegold broke the news on his website, stating that Germany is not and has not been involved in the ongoing Israeli military campaign.
Contextual Insights:- Journalist Thomas Wiegold is a renowned military expert with a track record of insightful coverage in defense politics.- Operation Rising Lion is the informal name of the Israeli military operation against Iran.
Initially, images from the website Flightradar24 created a stir, showcasing the transponder signal of a German Air Force Airbus A400M. This fueled speculation that the Air Force was providing Israel with assistance for refueling combat jets. However, Wiegold puts that rumor to rest by revealing the recorded flight was actually a transport between the Jordanian air force base Al-Azraq and Iraq. The German Armed Forces maintain a support base at Al-Azraq, helping the international coalition in the fight against Islamic State and training Iraqi security forces.
Contextual Insights:- The German Armed Forces and their missions at Al-Azraq have been extensively documented and publicized.
To further refute claims of unauthorized cooperation with Israel, Wiegold references a similar incident from last year when a German Airbus was involved in refueling French combat jets within the scope of their mandated mission "Inherent Resolve." The German Defense Ministry acknowledged at that time that this was in accordance with their mandate.
Contextual Insights:- The German Defense Ministry has a history of transparency regarding their military operations, ensuring their mandates are upheld and adhered to.
As the Israeli airstrikes continued across various Iranian targets, questions about the refueling methods remain unanswered, though unconfirmed theories suggest Israel might have used modified F-35 jets for long-range operations without the need for tanker support.
Contextual Insights:- The defense industry and the technology used in Israel's military operations are closely guarded secrets, leaving much to speculation.
Sources: ntv.de, hvo
- 🌐 Israel
- 🇮🇷 Iran
- 💣 Iranian Nuclear Program
- 🇯🇴 Jordan
- 🇮🇶 Iraq
- 🇩🇪 German Armed Forces
- Despite persistent rumors about Germany's role in refueling Israeli combat jets during Operation Rising Lion, journalist Thomas Wiegold unequivocally states that the German Defense Ministry has neither been involved nor is currently involved in the Israeli military campaign against Iran.
- Amidst the ongoing Iranian-Israeli conflict, the methods of refueling Israeli combat jets remain a matter of speculation, as unconfirmed theories suggest Israel might be using modified F-35 jets for long-range operations that require no external tanker support, given the defense industry's secrecy surrounding the technology used in their military operations.
