U.S., Germany Send 14 More Arms Flights to Israel during Iran Confrontation

Israel received 14 military cargo planes loaded with equipment and armaments on Thursday to support its army amid ongoing hostilities with Iran, the Ministry of Defense said.

The shipments are part of a large-scale logistical operation organized in coordination with procurement missions in the United States and Germany, as well as the Israeli Air Force and other defense agencies.

“This is part of strengthening operational continuity and supporting all the IDF's needs, both to realize the war's goals and to improve readiness and supplies,” the ministry said.

The recent deliveries follow Israel's June 13 airstrikes on Iranian military and nuclear targets, which triggered retaliatory missile attacks from Tehran. Israeli authorities said at least 25 people have been killed and hundreds injured due to Iranian strikes.

Iranian media, meanwhile, reported that Israeli attacks have resulted in 639 deaths and over 1,300 injuries on Iranian soil.

The 14 newly arrived planes join more than 800 cargo planes that have landed in Israel since the beginning of Israel’s October 7 offensive on Gaza, known as Operation Iron Swords.

No details were disclosed about the type of equipment in the latest shipment, and neither the United States nor Germany has issued a public comment. However, the cargo may include the GBU-57 Massive Ordnance Penetrator (MOP), a 13,600 kg bunker-busting bomb that Israel has reportedly requested from the U.S. to target Iran’s Fordow nuclear site. The MOP is currently the only bomb capable of penetrating and damaging deeply buried military facilities.

The Ministry of Defense emphasized that the delivery operation will continue, reinforcing what it described as “operational readiness” across all fronts.

U.S. President Donald Trump said Friday he is unlikely to ask Israel to halt strikes on Iran, describing it as “very hard to stop” while Israel is “doing well in terms of war.” Despite stalled diplomacy, Trump confirmed indirect talks with Iran are ongoing but played down chances of a quick breakthrough.

“We’re ready, willing and able... we’ll see what happens,” he said, adding Iran has two weeks to “come to their senses.”

Trump also dismissed European mediation efforts, saying, “Iran doesn’t want to speak to Europe. They want to speak to us.”

His comments came as European foreign ministers met Iranian officials in Geneva and urged continued negotiations. Germany stressed the U.S. must be part of any deal and reiterated its support for Israel’s security.

Meanwhile, Germany’s military flew 64 people out of Israel, calling it a “diplomatic pick-up.” Iran later summoned Germany’s envoy, protesting Berlin’s support for Israel and accusing it of backing violations of international law.