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Behind enemy lines: How US Air Force's well-oiled rescue machine operates

Since Vietnam, the US has successfully rescued thousands of downed aircrew members in hostile territory, including in Iraq and Bosnia, thanks to special helicopter models and pilot survival kits.

US Air Force crew work on a Lockheed Martin C-130J-30 Hercules before take-off from RAF Fairford on March 18, 2026 in Fairford, England.
Israeli Air Force operates during Operation Roaring Lion, March 2026

Over 800 strikes, 16,000 munitions: Operation Roaring Lion thus far

A plume of smoke rises from the site of a strike in Tehran early on March 28, 2026.

IDF strikes 'critical' Iranian ballistic missile manufacturing sites in Tehran

 Iranian drones are displayed during a ceremony of the joining new drones to the Iranian Army's combat organisation in an undisclosed location in Iran, in this handout image obtained on January 13, 2025.

IAF intercepts over 90% of drones launched by Iran, Hezbollah during Operation Roaring Lion


US F-35 hit, forced to make emergency landing, IRGC takes credit

This would be the first time Iran has hit a US aircraft in the war. Both the US and Israel are using F-35s, which are fifth-generation stealth jets costing upwards of $100 million.

An IDF F-35 "Adir" shot down an Iranian Air Force YAK-130 fighter jet on March 4, 2026.

IAF destroys IRGC helicopter at airport, targets Basij operatives in western Iran

The strike comes a day after sources told The Jerusalem Post that the IDF struck Iranian military targets in the Caspian Sea for the first time since the start of Operation Roaring Lion. 

A plume of smoke rises after a strike on the Iranian capital Tehran, on March 3, 2026.

IDF kills over 20 Hezbollah terrorists, confiscates weapons in 24 hours of ops. in southern Lebanon

The IDF also issued an urgent evacuation order to residents of Lebanon living south of the Zahrani River on Thursday, amid Israeli strikes targeting Hezbollah terrorists operating in the area.

Weapons confiscated by the IDF during operations in southern Lebanon, March 19, 2026.

IDF eliminates Imam Hussein Division Commander within a week of eliminating his predecessor

Hassan Ali Marwan was previously responsible for the division’s operations, commanding the launch of missiles, UAVs, and rockets toward the State of Israel and IDF troops in southern Lebanon.

Senior officials of the "Imam Hussein Division" eliminated during Operation Northern Arrows and Operation Roaring Lion.

IDF begins new waves of attacks in Iran, Lebanon, drone attacks target UAE, Iraq

IDF begins strikes against Iranian, Hezbollah infrastructure• Drones attack US embassy in Baghdad, Oil Industry Zone in UAE •Iran to issue global message to Muslims on X

A home damaged by an Iranian missile strike on March 16, 2026.

IDF: It will take Iran years to rebuild its military industrial complex

The IDF’s extensive strikes have decimated Iran's military infrastructure, yet Iran's ability to rebuild missile launchers quickly remains a major concern.

Cars drive down a highway as smoke billows after overnight airstrikes on oil depots on March 8, 2026 in Tehran, Iran.

Israel to continue Iran war for at least three more weeks, IDF spokesperson says

The IAF has carried out over 400 waves of airstrikes across Iran since the war began, with Defrin noting, “We have thousands of targets ahead.”

IDF Spokesperson Effie Defrin releases a video message to the public amid tensions with Iran, Febrary 27, 2026

IDF confirms 400th strike wave in Iran since start of Op. Roaring Lion

Defense Minister Israel Katz said Saturday morning that Israel was "entering the decisive stretch" in its campaign in Iran.

Smoke rises in the distance following an airstrike at the same time a Quds Day demonstration takes place on March 13, 2026 in Tehran, Iran.

Under the radar: The program bringing ultra-Orthodox women into the IDF

Haredi women assist other like-minded women in joining the military, with exciting new avenues of exploration, and without compromising their way of life

Maj.-Gen. Amikam Norkin, former Israel Air Force commander, awards Esti Solomon the Above and Beyond medal for the program to integrate haredi women into the air force.

WATCH: IDF destroys Litani river bridge used by Hezbollah terrorists

Previous reporting indicated that Israel was discussing the option of striking civilian infrastructure targets in Lebanon, but a decision had not been made.

Smoke rises among the residential buildings following the Israeli attack on Dahieh region in Beirut, Lebanon on March 10, 2026.