Shocking Iran-Israel JOINT Bombing Operation

In 1980-81, Israel secretly cooperated with the Islamic Republic of Iran to try and destroy Saddam Hussein's nuclear reactor, both nations fearing that the Iraqi leader was trying to build an atomic bomb. In 1980, Iranian Phantoms launched Operation Scorch Sword, followed in 1981 by Israeli F-16s and Operation Opera. Many thanks to the RAF Regiment Heritage Centre, RAF Honington, Suffolk - https://www.rafregimentheritagecentre... Dr. Mark Felton FRHistS, FRSA, is a well-known British historian, the author of 22 non-fiction books, including bestsellers 'Zero Night' and 'Castle of the Eagles', both currently being developed into movies in Hollywood. In addition to writing, Mark also appears regularly in television documentaries around the world, including on The History Channel, Netflix, National Geographic, Quest, American Heroes Channel and RMC Decouverte. His books have formed the background to several TV and radio documentaries. More information about Mark can be found at: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mark_Fe... Help support my channel: https://www.paypal.me/markfeltonprodu...   / markfeltonproductions   Disclaimer: All opinions and comments expressed in the 'Comments' section do not reflect the opinions of Mark Felton Productions. All opinions and comments should contribute to the dialogue. Mark Felton Productions does not condone written attacks, insults, racism, sexism, extremism, violence or otherwise questionable comments or material in the 'Comments' section, and reserves the right to delete any comment violating this rule or to block any poster from the channel. Credits: US National Archives; Library of Congress Thumbnail: Julien Lepelletier