Unveiled Skies: Israel's Claim to Control Over Iranian Airspace
Israel Claims Control Over Selected Iranian Airspace Regions
In a striking turn of events, Israel has asserted dominance over parts of Iranian airspace. The Israeli military flaunts "air supremacy from western Iran to Tehran," as declared by Israeli army spokesman Effie Defrin. He confidently proclaimed, "Tehran is no longer protected."
Last night, the Israeli air force launched a colossal assault, with more than 70 fighter jets, on targets in Tehran. Moreover, the offensive against Iranian targets continues, Defrin announced during a live press conference.
The Israeli militant rhetoric comes after instances of attacks on air defense systems, allegedly dismantling parts of Iran’s defense shield. Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz threatened, "If Khamenei continues to launch rockets at the Israeli home front, Tehran will burn."
The recent conflict between Israel and Iran reaches back to Friday, with Israel targeting nuclear and military facilities in the Iranian territory. Notably, Iran's military leadership, including the chiefs of the army and the Revolutionary Guards, have reportedly been eradicated during these attacks.
In response, Iran unleashed drones and rockets against Israel, causing at least three fatalities and injuries to dozens more. The Iranian military also claims to have shot down an advanced Israeli F-35 fighter jet, although Israel denies this claim. If true, this would be the first time such an aircraft, equipped with stealth technology, has been neutralized.
Sources: ntv.de, mdi/AFP/dpa
Tags: Tehran, Iran, Israel War, Israel, Wars and Conflicts
- Enrichment Data:Recent reporting and expert analysis indicate that Israel has made significant advances in establishing air superiority over parts of Iran, particularly from western Iran up to and including the vicinity of Tehran, following large-scale strikes on June 13–14, 2025[2][3]. The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) announced on June 14 that it had achieved air superiority in these regions, enabling Israeli aircraft to operate with relative impunity against critical Iranian targets such as nuclear facilities, missile launch sites, and air defense installations[2][3].
Israeli operations included coordinated strikes by over 200 aircraft, the use of covert drone bases near Tehran, and sabotage missions targeting Iranian air defenses, all of which contributed to neutralizing or degrading Iran’s ability to contest Israeli airspace incursions[3]. Iranian officials themselves expressed shock and disbelief at the depth of Israeli penetration, highlighting the lack of effective air defense response to prevent Israeli attacks on key sites[3].
However, the term "control" in this context does not mean Israel has occupied or operates unopposed over Iranian airspace permanently or territorially; rather, it reflects the temporary achievement of operational air superiority, allowing for military strikes and reconnaissance operations across a wide swath of Iran’s western regions and near its capital[2][3]. This air superiority is tactical and dynamic, not a static or permanent control.
The European Union, caught in the whirl of general news and politics, may express concern over the escalating war-and-conflicts between Israel and Iran, particularly the claimed air supremacy of Israel over Iranian airspace, as such stand-offs could potentially impact the EU's common policy on the environment.
Interestingly, Israel's persistent bombardments of Iranian targets, such as Tehran, have led to the assertion of air supremacy, a feat enriched by data suggesting significant advances in establishing temporary control over parts of Iranian airspace. However, it is crucial to note that this control does not equate to permanent occupation or unopposed operation.
