Did Israel carry out a maneuver near the Iranian border?

Axios reported that dozens of Israeli fighter jets carried out a sortie on Monday, Oct. 19, reaching near the Iranian border before returning, crossing Syrian and Iraqi airspace. Israeli and US sources said it aimed to deter Iran but raised fears of miscalculation. Officials said Israel informed Washington in advance and described it as a drill, while some US sources believed it may have sought to provoke an Iranian response. This coincided with reports of discussions between Netanyahu and Trump about a broad operation before elections, warnings against unjustified military activity that could affect the Oct. 27 Israeli election, and reports of explosions in Sirik, southern Iran.