JERUSALEM, June 23 (UPI) -- The Israeli Air Force is aware of the role it may have to play in any possible military operation against Iran, its commander said.
Maj.Gen. Ido Nehushtan told a Jerusalem press conference Tuesday, the army realizes it must prepare for all options, and has drilled for long distance attack missions, Maariv reported.
"The air force is working and preparing for a wide range of missions, both short and long distance, and will remain prepared," Maariv quoted Nehushtan as saying.
While the commander refused to say whether Israel intended to attack Iran, he did say: "Any other solution is preferable. It is the Air Force's position to create options."
Nehushtan also said Israel's air force is also keeping a close eye on Syria and Hezbollah following reports Syria has purchased advanced anti-aircraft missile systems from Russia and the constant rearmament by Hezbollah.
