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Israel Poised for Iran Attack as US Orders Dark Eagle Missile

5/2/2026

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Defense Minister Israel Katz warned Israel could restart military action against Iran despite recent setbacks.
U.S. Central Command requested the Dark Eagle hypersonic missile for possible use against Iran, marking its first planned deployment.
Israel has received about 6,500 tons of equipment in the last 24 hours, bringing total deliveries since the campaign began to over 115,600 tons.

History

Historical Context

During October 1973, after Egypt and Syria attacked, the United States began Operation Nickel Grass, airlifting roughly 22,300 tons of arms to Israel under Defense Secretary James Schlesinger. The aid enabled Israel to halt the offensive, sparked the Arab oil embargo, and altered U.S. Middle-East logistics. Today Defense Minister Israel Katz invokes that precedent while warning of new strikes as U.S. forces pursue the Dark Eagle missile.

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Story summary

Defense Minister Israel Katz warned Israel could restart military action against Iran despite recent setbacks.
U.S. Central Command requested the Dark Eagle hypersonic missile for possible use against Iran, marking its first planned deployment.
Israel has received about 6,500 tons of equipment in the last 24 hours, bringing total deliveries since the campaign began to over 115,600 tons.

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