“POV: You’re an IDF pilot OTW to Tehran.”With this caption, the Israel Defence Forces or IDF posted a 33-second cockpit video on its X handle as the conflict involving the United States, Israel and Iran entered its second week. The clip places the viewer in the cockpit of a fighter aircraft flying toward Tehran, with multiple jets moving in formation above clouds and mountainous terrain.The footage follows the aircraft as it crosses different landscapes from high altitude while the formation advances toward the destination. The pilot’s face appears blurred in the video, possibly for anonymity.‘En route to strike historic targets’The Times of Israel later shared the clip on social media with a translated version of the pilot’s recording.POV: you’re an IDF pilot otw to Tehran pic.twitter.com/s5Wcc651ZT— Israel Defense Forces (@IDF) March 6, 2026“We, Israeli Air Force pilots and navigators, are currently flying in formation over the skies of Tehran, en route to strike historic targets,” the pilot says in the recording according to the Times of Israel.“We continue to fight, as required around the clock, and feel your support all the time. We wish you, Israeli citizens, a safe and quiet Shabbat,” the pilot adds.Strava reference and strike detailsIn another post that refers to a viral trend the running app Strava, the IDF shared a video of fighter aircraft and wrote: “Hitting our PR in Iran.”In a separate update on X, the IDF said more than 80 fighter jets from the Israeli Air Force struck military infrastructure in Tehran and central Iran.⭕️Over 80 IAF fighter jets struck key Iranian regime military infrastructure in Tehran and central Iran.Targets included:• IRGC Imam Hossein military university—used for IRGC officer training and assembly compound• Ballistic missile storage facilities• Underground… pic.twitter.com/n9oz3mjxF1— Israel Defense Forces (@IDF) March 7, 2026Targets included the IRGC Imam Hossein military university, which the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps uses for officer training and assembly, along with ballistic missile storage facilities, underground missile command infrastructure and launch sites aimed at Israel in western and central Iran.Story continues below this adThe IDF said the strikes reduce the Iranian regime’s ability to fire at Israeli civilians.The Express Global Desk at The Indian Express delivers authoritative, verified, and context-driven coverage of key international developments shaping global politics, policy, and migration trends. The desk focuses on stories with direct relevance for Indian and global audiences, combining breaking news with in-depth explainers and analysis. A major focus area of the desk is US immigration and visa policy, including developments related to student visas, work permits, permanent residency pathways, executive actions, and court rulings. The Global Desk also closely tracks Canada’s immigration, visa, and study policies, covering changes to study permits, post-study work options, permanent residence programmes, and regulatory updates affecting migrants and international students. All reporting from the Global Desk adheres to The Indian Express’ editorial standards, relying on official data, government notifications, court documents, and on-record sources. The desk prioritises clarity, accuracy, and accountability, ensuring readers can navigate complex global systems with confidence. Core Team The Express Global Desk is led by a team of experienced journalists and editors with deep expertise in international affairs and migration policy: Aniruddha Dhar – Senior Assistant Editor with extensive experience in global affairs, international politics, and editorial leadership. Nischai Vats – Deputy Copy Editor specialising in US politics, US visa and immigration policy, and policy-driven international coverage. Mashkoora Khan – Sub-editor focusing on global developments, with a strong emphasis on Canada visa, immigration, and study-related policy coverage. ... Read MoreStay updated with the latest - Click here to follow us on Instagram© IE Online Media Services Pvt Ltd