[U.S. Suspects Israeli Military Provoked Iran to Open Fire, Dozens of Israeli Warplanes Approached Iranian Border] Golden Finance reported that on October 22, local time October 21 evening, Israel's Channel 12 TV cited U.S. officials as saying that earlier this week, 'dozens of Israeli fighter jets and refueling planes flew over Syrian and Iraqi airspace, approaching the Iranian border, with flight paths that were "highly similar" to those of an attack route targeting Iran.' The report, quoting U.S. sources, stated that the U.S. suspects the Israeli military's actions were 'intended to provoke Iran.' According to the report, these Israeli warplanes 'turned back to Israel just before entering Iranian airspace.' Israel informed the U.S. prior to the operation, describing it as a 'military exercise and show of force,' aimed at 'deterring Iran.' However, the report also noted that some sources believe 'certain Israeli officials were actually attempting to provoke Iran into firing at Israeli warplanes, thereby providing a pretext for Israel to launch a military strike against Iran.' (CCTV International News)