ByFRAIDY MOSER

The Israel Air Force struck and destroyed an aircraft used by Iran's former supreme leader at Mehrabad Airport, the IDF announced on Monday.

The IDF said the strike occurred overnight and targeted an aircraft used by Ali Khamenei and other senior Iranian officials and military personnel. 

“The aircraft was used by Ali Khamenei, the supreme leader of the Iranian terror regime, additional senior officials, and Iranian military personnel to advance military procurement and to manage coordination with axis countries through both domestic and international flights,” the statement said.

IRAN’S SUPREME LEADER Ayatollah Ali Khamenei speaks during a meeting in Tehran on Sunday. When former supreme leader Khomeini said, ‘We shall export our revolution to the whole world until the cry ‘There is no god but Allah’ resounds over the whole world,’ he meant it, the writer affirms.
IRAN’S SUPREME LEADER Ayatollah Ali Khamenei speaks during a meeting in Tehran on Sunday. When former supreme leader Khomeini said, ‘We shall export our revolution to the whole world until the cry ‘There is no god but Allah’ resounds over the whole world,’ he meant it, the writer affirms. (credit: WEST ASIA NEWS AGENCY/REUTERS)

IDF: Strike disrupts Iran’s military coordination and buildup

The military said the strike disrupted the Iranian leadership’s coordination with allied countries, military buildup, and ability to rehabilitate capabilities.

“As a result, another strategic asset of the regime has been degraded,” the statement said.

The IDF said it will continue operations against the means used by the military forces of the Iranian regime across Iran.