Military Watch Magazine

Iran Deploys F-14 and F-5 Fighters for Border Patrols as Israel Launches Simulated Strikes Across Iraq

Iranian Air Force F-14 and F-5 fighter aircraft have reportedly been conducting patrols near the country’s border with Iraq and in areas close to Kuwait, amid heightened regional tensions and reports of increased American and Israeli aerial activity. The reported activity comes as Iranian forces face the possibility of further confrontation with the United States and Israel following earlier military operations against Iranian targets from February 28, 2026. On October 19, US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth visited Israel and met Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, with discussions reportedly focusing on the ongoing war effort against Iran.