Archive · 15 Jan 2026
Israel's 'Wing of Zion' Leaves Amid Iran Tensions
Israel's special plane, called the 'Wing of Zion,' left its base on Wednesday.
This happened because there are fears of a fight with Iran.
The plane has left before during times of trouble to keep it safe from Iranian missiles.
Some officials say it's just a regular training trip, but the plane's departure usually means there might be big trouble coming.
Meanwhile, Iran is upset with the United States.
Iran says the US is causing problems by talking about protests and making threats.
The US is moving some of its ships and planes to the Middle East because of these tensions.
The US president is watching what's happening in Iran and hasn't decided if they will send military help.
Israel's 'Wing of Zion' aircraft departed Nevatim Air Force Base amid fears of conflict with Iran.
The plane has a history of leaving Israel ahead of major escalations to avoid being targeted by Iranian missiles.
Unnamed officials claim the departure is for a regularly scheduled training mission.
Iran has written to the UN accusing the US of inciting violence and interfering in its internal affairs.
The US is moving military assets, including the USS Abraham Lincoln, from the South China Sea to the Middle East amid tensions with Iran.
- Who
- Israel, Iran, United States
- What
- Israel's 'Wing of Zion' aircraft departed amid tensions with Iran; US moving military assets to Middle East
- When
- Wednesday (unspecified date)
- Where
- Nevatim Air Force Base, Israel; Middle East
- Why
- To avoid potential targeting by Iranian missiles amid heightened tensions; US responding to Iranian crackdown on protests
Iran
United States
US Involvement in Iran
Iran
Iran accuses the US of inciting violence and interfering in its internal affairs, alleging that US remarks violate international law and contribute to political destabilization.
United States
The US supports protesters in Iran and has threatened 'strong action' over Tehran's violent crackdown on nationwide protests, suggesting that the Iranian government could fall under the weight of mass protests.
- Aircraft Name
- Wing of Zion
- Departure Location
- Nevatim Air Force Base
- Departure Date
- Wednesday (unspecified date)
- Aircraft Type
- Boeing 767
- Previous Departure
- June 13, 2025 (Ben Gurion Airport)
- Previous Departure Context
- Hours after Israel launched strikes against Iranian facilities
- Iran's UN Complaint
- Accuses US of inciting violence and interfering in internal affairs
- UN Charter Violations
- Alleges US remarks violate international law principles
- US Military Movement
- USS Abraham Lincoln and three destroyers moving from South China Sea to Middle East
- US Personnel Withdrawal
- Some personnel withdrawn from Middle East bases due to heightened tensions
- US President's Stance
- Trump monitoring developments, no plan for large-scale executions, potential military action not ruled out
