Israeli military drills near Iran border as US weighs further strikes

Israeli military aircraft conducted a simulated exercise near the Iranian border as Israel and the US consider further strikes on Iran. The drill was reportedly notified to Washington in advance. Prime Minister Netanyahu said on October 21 that Iran has not learned its lessons and that only toppling the regime can fully eliminate the threat. Israeli media, citing US intelligence sources, reported dozens of jets and transport aircraft approached the border. Sources said Israel may be hoping for an Iranian attack to justify a counterstrike. The exercise comes ahead of Israel's general election on October 27.