Is the joint US, UK and Israeli exercise in the Middle East called "Dawn" against Iran?
Preemptive strike exercise on nuclear facilities and countering "special threats" / A clear message from the US and UK to Iran in support of Israel
"Dawn" against Iran / Preemptive strike exercise on nuclear facilities and countering "special threats" / A clear message from the US and UK to Iran in support of Israel
The "Dawn" air exercise (Sunday, August 10), which began with the participation of the US, UK and Israel in the Middle East, has attracted the attention of international observers as one of the largest regional military maneuvers in recent years. The exercise, which Israeli officials said was "unusual and unplanned," was held amid rising tensions with Iran, with the participation of more than 170 fighter jets and advanced equipment. Why did these three countries hold the exercise at this critical juncture, and what are its implications for the region?
The Middle East has witnessed unprecedented tensions this summer: Iran’s escalation of its nuclear program by increasing its stockpile of 60% enriched uranium to 275 kilograms, Israel’s attacks on Iranian nuclear facilities in June 2025, and the ongoing conflicts in Gaza and southern Lebanon have pushed the region to the brink of a full-scale war. The “Dawn” exercise, involving 100 Israeli, 50 American, and 20 British fighters, was designed to “counter regional threats,” particularly Iran. The exercise pursues multiple objectives that are both military and political. These objectives can be assessed in the following areas:
1. Demonstration of power and deterrence against Iran:
The exercise took place at the same time as Iran increased its stockpile of 60% enriched uranium to 275 kilograms (International Atomic Energy Agency report, March 6, 2025). The main objective is to send a clear message to Iran that the United States, Britain, and Israel are ready to confront any nuclear or missile threat. The Jerusalem Post emphasizes that the aerial refueling exercise with KC-46 aircraft indicates readiness for long-range operations, such as an attack on Iranian nuclear facilities.
2. Strengthening military coordination between the three countries:
The statement from the Israeli army and CENTCOM (US Central Command) emphasizes “strengthening operational communication” and “developing joint capabilities.” The exercise is designed to coordinate between Israel’s F-35I and F-15I fighter jets, US B-52 bombers, and British Typhoon fighter jets to strengthen the capabilities of the three countries in complex scenarios.
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3. Increasing pressure on the axis of resistance:
The exercise is a response to “threats from Iran” and the axis of resistance, such as Lebanon’s Hezbollah and Hamas. Following the assassination of Hassan Nasrallah and Hashem Safi al-Din by Israel, the exercise seeks to weaken the morale of the resistance axis and demonstrate the West’s military superiority in the region.
4. Supporting regional allies:
The exercise is a message to regional partners, such as the UAE and Bahrain (signatories of the Abraham Accords), that cooperation with the West and Israel guarantees their security. According to Euronews, similar exercises have assured Arab countries that cooperation with Israel leads to a more secure future.
5. Strengthening Israel’s position in the region:
In this regard, Eyal Zamir, Chief of Staff of the Israeli Army, announced that 2025 will focus on “the war in Gaza and Iran.” The exercise will allow Israel to consolidate its position as a regional superpower.
Exercise equipment and equipment
The “Dawn” exercise was held using advanced equipment that demonstrates the high level of coordination and military capability of the three countries:
1. Fighters and bombers:
- Israel: 100 fighters, including the F-35I (fifth-generation stealth fighter) and the F-15I. These fighters are designed for precision strikes and long-range operations.
- America: 50 fighters, including the Boeing B-52 Stratofortress strategic bomber (based at RAF Fairford, UK) and F-35 fighters. The B-52 is capable of carrying nuclear weapons and cruise missiles.
- Britain: 20 Typhoon fighters, suitable for offensive and air defense operations.
2. Refueling aircraft:
15 American KC-46 tanker aircraft were used to support long-range operations. These aircraft are essential for possible attacks on distant targets, such as Iranian facilities.
3. Missile Defense Systems:
In this regard, there is a possibility of testing missile defense systems such as Arrow-3 and THAAD, which are designed to intercept Iranian ballistic missiles. Each THAAD missile costs about $12 million, and 100 to 150 THAAD missiles were fired during the 12-day war with Iran.
4. Drones and Electronic Warfare Systems:
The exercise included combat drones and electronic warfare systems, which are used to disrupt enemy communications and gather intelligence.
5. Warships and Naval Infrastructure:
Although the exercise was primarily air-based, there was a possibility of naval vessels, such as the aircraft carrier George H. W. Bush (similar to Juniper Oak 2023), participating for logistical support.
What equipment does this exercise include?
The combination of these assets reflects a focus on long-range operations, ballistic missile interception, and multidimensional coordination (air, sea, and cyber). The use of the B-52 and KC-46 in particular reflects a readiness for strategic strikes against targets deep within enemy territory. The “Dawn” exercise practiced several scenarios that, according to the IDF, were designed to “counter various regional threats”:
1. Simulating an attack on Iranian nuclear facilities:
According to the Jerusalem Post, the exercise included practicing bombing long-range targets and aerial refueling, which are essential for attacking Iranian nuclear facilities. This scenario has become more important after Iran’s uranium stockpile increased and Israel’s June 2025 attacks on Iran.
2. Intercepting ballistic missiles:
The exercise was conducted to intercept long-range missiles, using the Paykan-3 and THAAD systems, to counter Iranian ballistic missiles (such as the Khorramshahr or Sejjil missiles). Iran still has about 1,000 ballistic missiles with enough range to reach Israel.
3. Coordinated multi-front operations:
The exercise simulated complex scenarios on the northern (Lebanon), southern (Gaza), and eastern (Iran) fronts. According to the IDF Chief of Staff, the exercise was designed to prepare for imminent crises.
4. Electronic and Cyber Warfare:
The use of jungle systems and drones to disrupt enemy communications and simulate cyberattacks on enemy infrastructure was part of the exercise.
5. Offensive Operations:
Exercises were conducted to counter Iranian proxy groups, such as Hezbollah and Hamas, which included simulated drone and missile attacks.
These plans reflect a focus on offensive and defensive scenarios targeting Iran and resistance-aligned groups. The aerial refueling and long-range operations exercises in particular demonstrate readiness for an attack on Iran, while the missile defense exercises are designed to reduce vulnerability to an Iranian response. In this regard, the reasons for holding the “Dawn” exercise can be assessed as a combination of regional, international, and domestic factors:
1. Intensification of Iran's nuclear program:
The increase in Iran's stockpile of 60 percent uranium to 275 kilograms and the statements of Rafael Grossi, Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency, about "serious concerns" about Iran's nuclear program were the main drivers of the exercise. The United States and Israel have repeatedly stated that they will not allow Iran to obtain nuclear weapons.
2. Response to resistance axis attacks:
After the assassination of Hezbollah leaders (Hassan Nasrallah and Hashem Safi al-Din) and Ismail Haniyeh of Hamas, resistance groups have increased missile and drone attacks on Israel. This exercise is a message to these groups to reduce attacks.
3. Strengthening the US maximum pressure policy:
After returning to the White House in 2025, Donald Trump revived the maximum pressure policy against Iran. This exercise is part of this strategy to increase military and political pressure on Iran.
4. Consolidating the strategic alliance:
The exercise demonstrates the close alliance of the US, Britain and Israel. According to CENTCOM, this was the third bomber task force exercise in two weeks, demonstrating unprecedented coordination.
5. Domestic pressures in Israel:
The government of Benjamin Netanyahu is facing domestic pressures after the Gaza and Lebanon wars. The exercise, as a show of force, helps strengthen the government's position.
Scenarios practiced in the exercise
The scenarios for the "Dawn" exercise, according to sources and analysis, are as follows:
1. Preemptive strike on Iran:
A simulation of an attack on Iranian nuclear facilities, using F-35 and B-52 fighters, and support from KC-46 tankers. This scenario was to test the ability to penetrate Iranian airspace and destroy strategic targets.
2. Countering Iranian missile attacks:
Exercising to intercept Iranian ballistic missiles with THAAD and Paykan-3 systems, especially after the 12-day war that showed the poor accuracy of Iranian missiles.
3. Multi-front war:
Simulating simultaneous conflict in Gaza, Lebanon, and the eastern borders of Israel, with the aim of testing coordination between the forces of the three countries in complex scenarios.
4. Cyber and jungle operations:
Exercising to disrupt enemy radar and communication systems, using drones and electronic warfare systems, to weaken the enemy's ability to respond.
5. Regional crisis management:
Exercising logistics and transferring forces to the region in the event of an escalation of conflicts, using warships and regional bases.
What message does the Dawn exercise have for the countries of the Middle East?
The Dawn exercise was held at a time when regional tensions have reached their peak. Iran’s growing nuclear stockpile, Israeli attacks on Iranian facilities, and assassinations of resistance leaders have pushed the region toward widespread conflict. The exercise not only sends a message to Iran and the axis of resistance, but also reassures Western regional allies, such as the UAE and Bahrain, that US and British support is intact. The exercise demonstrates the West’s determination to prevent Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons. The aerial refueling and use of B-52s send a clear message that the US and Israel have the ability to strike deep into Iranian territory. Cooperation with the UK and a display of coordination with Israel will encourage Gulf Arab states to expand their relations with Israel. The exercise also sends a message to Russia and China that the US remains the preeminent power in the Middle East.
However, the exercise has increased the risk of inadvertent conflict and escalation. The future of the region depends on the ability of both sides to manage these tensions and return to diplomacy.
Very sadly, such military exercises, are a pure provocation. It is very sad and tragic to see, in the light of day and the dark of night, that colonialism has really never ended. However, some never learn lessons from history, both past and present: Israel is entangled in a war of genocide in the Palestinian territory of Gaza, which it cannot win, the war is simply lost; the USA was humiliated with its 54 country allies in Afghanistan, hence is looking for rehabilitation; the UK was also humiliated in Afghanistan, yet again, is also looking for rehabilitation. However, all of them do not realize, that if they think Afghanis and Palestinians were tough warriors, they have still not met Iranians......
QUESTION
Is the joint exercise of the US, UK, and Israel in the Middle East called "Dawn" against Iran?
GENERAL
From the available sources, there is no reference or evidence that a joint American, British, and Israeli operation or exercise exists in the Middle East named "Dawn" against Iran. Many joint exercises are documented (e.g., Iniochos 2025 and Juniper Cobra), but none of them are called "Dawn," nor is there any mention of an operation by that name targeting Iran.
In recent months, there have been Israeli attacks against Iranian targets, indirectly supported by the US, but none have been mentioned by the name "Dawn" in either Albanian or English-language media and official reports. The attacks and exercises are mostly referred to by their specific names (e.g., Iniochos, Juniper Cobra) or remain publicly unnamed.
Conclusion: The existence of a military operation or exercise called "Dawn" involving the US, UK, and Israel against Iran has not been confirmed. If more detailed information about exercises or other operations is needed, I can provide additional details.
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Intensification of tensions in the Middle East
The story of Israel's large air exercise with 150 fighter jets
While Israel, in cooperation with the United States and Britain, is holding one of the largest air exercises in its history with the participation of more than 150 fighter jets in response to "Iranian threats," Iran has also put all its military forces in the region on full combat alert. Military sources report increased patrols by Iranian fighter jets on the western borders.
Asia News Iran; Political Service:
Israel has begun its largest air exercise, called "Dawn Dawn." This maneuver, which Israeli military officials said was "unusual and unplanned," was designed to measure the readiness of the forces in the face of imminent crises.
Flight of Israeli Air Force fighter jets
According to published information, this exercise will be held with the participation of about 150 fighter jets from the armies of Israel, the United States, and the United Kingdom. Field sources also reported that IDF fighter jets flew over the Persian Gulf, which could be part of the exercise scenarios. The IDF Chief of Staff announced that the sudden exercise would include simulating complex events and crises on all fronts, from the north and the Lebanese borders to Gaza and even beyond. Analysts believe that such an exercise at this level and with this combination of forces could indicate preparations for a wider conflict or a show of strength against the axis of resistance.
Military Developments in Detail
Israel's Major Exercise
150+ Fighter Jets from Israel, the US and the UK Participate
Official Goal: "Preventing Surprise by Iran"
Exercising Extensive Air Counterattack Scenarios
Possibility of Testing New Missile Defense Systems
Iran's Response
Combat Readiness of All Forces in the Region
Increasing Fighter Patrols in the West of the Country
IRGC Aerospace Force's Counter-Offensive Maneuvers
Possibility of Air Defense Activation in Sensitive Areas
Why Are These Exercises Dangerous?
Israel's largest military exercise since the October 2023 attacks
Along with the Vienna nuclear talks and the escalation of sanctions
Possibility of an inadvertent conflict in the tense atmosphere of the region
Possible scenarios
Israel may attack Iranian nuclear facilities
Iran will likely use regional resistance groups to respond
Risk of the conflict spreading to Lebanon, Syria and Iraq
International reaction
The US has reiterated its full support for Israel
Russia has called for restraint from both sides
The UN has warned that "the region is on the brink"
New Israeli terror list
These developments have occurred in recent days in a situation where news has been published in recent days about the preparation and publication of an "Israeli terror list" by the Zionist regime against prominent figures in the region, including some Iranian figures; an issue that could have a direct connection to the increased level of readiness and recent movements. A list is being circulated in cyberspace that includes images of 18 high-ranking Iranian military commanders from the IRGC and the army; A list that confirms that Israel is planning to launch a new wave of terror attacks in Iran.
But is this list true?! Or is it just a fake virtual troll?!
Whose names are on this list?!
Major General Seyyed Abdolrahim Mousavi - Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces of the Islamic Republic of Iran
Amir Major General Amir Hatami - Commander-in-Chief of the Army of the Islamic Republic of Iran
Major General Mohammad Pakpour - Commander-in-Chief of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps
Major General Ahmad Reza Radan - Chief of Police of the Islamic Republic of Iran
Major General Naqdi - Commander of the Joint Staff of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps
Major General Aziz Nasirzadeh - Minister of Defense and Support of the Armed Forces
Major General Seyyed Hossein (Majid) Mousavi - Commander of the Aerospace Force of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps
Major General Habibollah Sayyari - Chief of Staff of the Army of the Islamic Republic of Iran
Admiral Shahram Irani - Commander of the Navy
Major General Alireza Tangsiri - Commander of the Navy of the IRGC
Major General Gholam Reza Soleimani - Head of the Basij Organization
Major General Esmail Qaani - Commander of the Quds Force of the IRGC
Israeli Targeted Assassinations
Targeted Assassinations by the Israel Defense Forces (IDF), also known as Targeted Prevention, during the Palestinian Conflict and Israel has carried out targeted killings against individuals accused of planning or carrying out attacks against Israeli targets in the West Bank or inside Israel. Israel has one of the longest records of targeted killings of Palestinian leaders. Many leaders of Palestinian organizations such as the Palestinian Islamic Jihad and Hamas have been assassinated by Israeli security forces. The Israeli Supreme Court has justified targeted killings and approved them against Palestinian suicide bombings. Israel sees these killings as a way to defend its security and what Israeli officials say is preventing a terrorist advance. Israel’s targeted killings have drawn international condemnation. Israel has also been accused of assassinating Iranian nuclear scientists.
Assassinations of scientists linked to Iran’s nuclear program
Israel has been accused by the Iranian government of assassinating several Iranian nuclear scientists, including Ardeshir Hossein Pour, Masoud Alimohammadi, Majid Shahriari, Fereydoun Abbasi, Mostafa Ahmadi Roshan, and Mohsen Fakhrizadeh. US officials have confirmed that the Israeli-backed People’s Mojahedin Organization of Iran carried out these assassinations. Several European sources have confirmed the involvement of Mossad in these assassinations. Among them, the English-language newspaper The Independent, in an article titled “The World’s Deadliest Assassins,” called Mossad “Israel’s Ruthless Killing Machine” and, enumerating the assassinations, stated that “the signature of the Israeli secret service can be seen in all of these assassinations.”
Following the assassination of Mustafa Ahmadi Roshan, the Israeli army spokesman said, “We will not shed a tear for this murder.” According to the Jerusalem Post, the Israeli army commander had said the day before the attack that 2012 would be a critical year for Iran and that unusual events would occur for the country. Der Spiegel magazine quoted an Israeli intelligence official as saying that the assassination of Dariush Rezainejad was the first serious action by the new Mossad chief, Tamir Pardo.
NBC mentioned the assassination of four nuclear scientists since 2007 and quoted an American official, without revealing his identity, as saying that the attacks against those involved in Iran’s nuclear program were carried out by members of the People’s Mojahedin Organization (PMOI) with financial, training, and weapons support from the Israeli intelligence service. The American official told NBC that the US government was aware of the assassination operation but had no role in it.
Following the broadcast of Majid Jamali Fashi’s confession on Iranian television, Time magazine reported: “The Iranian Intelligence Ministry has dismantled a team that was equipped and trained by the Mossad. Western intelligence officials have confirmed that Majid Jamali Fashi’s details about the January 2010 motorcycle assassination of Iranian nuclear scientist Massoud Ali Mohammadi were accurate. Western intelligence officials have accused a third country of leaking the team.”
Ronen Bergman writes in Rise and Kill Him First that after Ariel Sharon appointed Dagan as Mossad director, he made him responsible for disrupting Iran’s nuclear program, which they both saw as a threat to Israel. Dagan used a variety of methods to accomplish this. The most difficult and, in Dagan’s opinion, the most effective was to identify and then kill key scientists in the missile and nuclear industries. The Mossad identified fifteen of these individuals and eliminated six of them. The elimination operations were carried out most often in the mornings as they were on their way to work, using quick-detonating bombs attached to their cars by a motorcyclist. These operations, and many others initiated by the Mossad and sometimes carried out in cooperation with the United States, were all successful.
Israel has also been accused of assassinating Mohsen Fakhrizadeh. A senior Israeli official who had been tracking Mohsen Fakhrizadeh for years, stated in an interview with the New York Times a few days after Fakhrizadeh’s assassination that the world should thank Israel for killing Fakhrizadeh!!! Israeli Energy Minister Yuval Steinitz stated in the aftermath of the assassination that Fakhrizadeh’s assassination was positive for the world!!! Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu said in a video message after the assassination of Iranian Defense Minister Mohsen Fakhrizadeh: “I have done things in the past week that I do not want to tell you all about. This is for you, the citizens of Israel, for our country, this week was a success, and there will be more.”
The history of these lists
Earlier, on October 17, 1403, Israeli TV Channel 14 announced a list of figures targeted for assassination. The list included Ayatollah Sistani, the highest Shiite authority in Iraq, Sheikh Naim Qassem, the deputy secretary general of Hezbollah in Lebanon, Sardar Qaani, the commander of the Quds Force, Yahya Sinwar, the leader of the Hamas movement, and Abdul Malik Badreddin al-Houthi, the leader of Ansarullah in Yemen. Before this list, Israel had prepared and published a list of 20 prominent Hezbollah figures and commanders, all of whom were assassinated, including Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah.
In general, the existential nature of Israel relies on the assassination of figures opposing this regime around the world, which has so far assassinated hundreds of its opponents in the region and its trans-regional countries, using various methods. This regime, using its spy agents, while identifying the identity and residence of its opponents, carries out terrorist acts. The assassination of all resistance leaders, including Sayyid Hassan Nasrallah, Sayyid Hashem Safi al-Din, Ismail Haniyeh, and... is one of the cases that it has recently succeeded in carrying out. After the assassination of Hassan Nasrallah, Ayatollah Sistani issued a message calling on all Muslims to use all their strength to protect the people of Lebanon against Israeli aggression.
Weaknesses of the list
Not matching the pattern of previous Israeli assassinations
Published by anonymous accounts with a history of publishing fake news
Evident errors in the military ranking of individuals
Reaction of security institutions
Increased protection of military figures
Active monitoring of virtual networks
Warning about the psychological goals of this publication
Background of Israeli assassinations
Methodology
Targeting specific individuals with accurate information
Use of complex methods (explosive mobile phones, drones, etc.)
No prior announcement or publication of the list
Solutions to counter psychological warfare
For cyberspace users
No publishing of unverified content
Reporting suspicious accounts to the FATA police
Paying attention to official news sources
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