U.S. Strikes Target Iran’s Sole Underground Air Base, OSINT Shows
Open-source analysis identifies four U.S. strike locations at Iran's only underground air base, likely delaying its operational status.
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Open-source analysis identifies four U.S. strike locations at Iran's only underground air base, likely delaying its operational status.
US airstrikes targeted two buildings at Shahid Bahonar Port in Bandar Abbas, Iran, with geolocation coordinates provided.
OSINTA geospatial analysis by Alma Research reveals that 59 of 60 identified Hezbollah military structures are embedded within or adjacent to civilian areas, illustrating systematic human shield tactics.
Anti-aircraft activity reported in northeastern Tehran.
A social media post reports an unidentified object over Arak, Markazi Province, Iran, with no additional details.
Jet activity was observed over western Tehran, Iran.
Two large explosions were heard on Hengam Island in Hormozgan Province, Iran, at 17:40 local time on July 15, 2026.
Overnight US airstrikes destroyed several buildings at the 388th Mechanized Infantry Brigade base near Bampur, Iran's Sistan and Baluchestan Province, geolocated at 27.25322, 60.49008.
Reports indicate military aircraft activity over Wasit province in Iraq, near the Iranian border.
OSINTAn OSINT source check confirms 1 killed and 12 injured in Iranian missile and drone attacks across Kuwait, Jordan, Bahrain, and Omani waters, with many IRGC claims unverified.
OSINTOSINT account speculates aircraft are holding near Azraq Air Base in Jordan due to fear of a possible strike, after unusual activity was noted.
OSINT report indicates a ballistic missile launch from Tabriz, East Azerbaijan Province, Iran, at 2240Z.
OSINTSh1n retweeted a post that geolocated a smoke column in Shahriar, Tehran Province, after his initial report noted no explosions.
User reports jet activity over central Tehran, Iran.
OSINTSmoke was observed over Qeshm Island, Hormozgan Province, Iran at 0322Z on July 13, 2026, but the image was later corrected to be from Sunday, July 12 at 1522Z.
OSINTObservation of 11 U.S. Air Force tanker aircraft airborne over the region on July 12, 2026.
OSINTUnidentified aircraft reported over Arak and Tehran with a northbound heading.
OSINTAn unverified image reportedly from Bandar Abbas, Iran, is circulating online.
Iraqi channels report air-launched cruise and ballistic missiles flying east over Iraq toward Iran.
Unverified reports indicate jet activity in the skies above Sanaa, Yemen.
OSINTOSINT report indicates AWACS, ISR, ASuW, ASW, and tanker aircraft activity in the region.
OSINT source reports jet activity over Isfahan, central Iran.
Anti-aircraft activity reported over Shahin Shahr in Iran's Isfahan Province.
OSINTSix U.S. Air Force tankers observed tracking over the region.