Israel destroys at least two rare antiquated F-14 Tomcats in strike on Tehran airport

Published June 16, 2025 5:44pm ET



Israel‘s air force destroyed at least two rare Iranian F-14 Tomcats in a strike on Tehran International Airport on Monday, footage published by Israel showed.

One of the central goals of Israel’s air campaign against Iran is to establish air supremacy over the country, allowing further unimpeded strikes on various strategic targets. On Monday, Israel’s air force targeted a Tehran airfield, publishing infrared footage from a drone showing the destruction of two grounded F-14s.

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