OSINT11 USAF Tankers Airborne
11 U.S. Air Force tanker aircraft are currently airborne, according to OSINT.
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OSINTBushehr, Iran Image Shared on X with Watermark Request
A post on X sharing an image of Bushehr, Bushehr Province, Iran, accompanied by a request not to watermark the photo.
OSINTJet Activity Reported Over Isfahan, Iran
Jet activity has been observed over Isfahan, central Iran.
OSINTAircraft with transponders off depart Mehrabad airport eastward amid airstrike fears
Several aircraft with transponders off were observed leaving Mehrabad airport in Tehran, Iran, heading east, likely relocating due to fear of airstrikes on Mehrabad Air Base.
OSINTSyrian President al-Sharaa Arrives in Ankara on Qatar Amiri Flight A7-MBK
OSINT tracking shows Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa arrived at Esenboga Airport, Ankara, aboard Qatar Amiri Flight Boeing 747-8 A7-MBK (hex 06A0A4).
OSINTExplosions in Bushehr, Iran Likely Due to Ballistic Missile Launch from Fajr Site
Several explosions were reported in Bushehr, Iran, likely caused by a ballistic missile launch from the Fajr site.
OSINTPhoto Shows Boat on Fire After U.S. Strikes on Iran's Shahid Haqqani Port
An OSINT account shared a photo of a burning boat at Shahid Haqqani Port in Bandar Abbas, Iran, following U.S. strikes, with geolocation at 27.17022, 56.26244.
OSINTJet Activity Reported Over Isfahan, Central Iran
Jet activity, presumed to be Iranian Air Force (IRIAF) aircraft, was observed over Isfahan province in central Iran.
OSINTIRGC Speedboats Targeted in Sirik, Iran
IRGC speedboats were targeted in Sirik, Hormozgan Province, Iran.
OSINTUSN P-8A Poseidon (AE683B) Tracked Near UAE Coast
A U.S. Navy P-8A maritime patrol aircraft with ICAO hex AE683B was observed conducting ISR, anti-surface, and anti-submarine warfare operations near Emirati waters.
OSINTSaudi and Houthi Delegations Attend Khamenei Funeral in Tehran Amid Reports of RSAF Jet Activity Over Sanaa
On July 3, 2026, Saudi and Houthi delegations attended the funeral of Iran's Ali Khamenei in Tehran, while earlier that day, a Mahan Air A340 flew the Houthis out of Sanaa despite claims of Saudi aerial pressure.
OSINTAircraft with Transponders Off Observed Over Karaj and Western Tehran
Multiple aircraft with their transponders off were seen flying over Karaj and Western Tehran tonight, reportedly at cruising altitudes.
OSINTGPS Jammers Active in Baghdad, Iraq
A report indicates active GPS jammers in Baghdad, Iraq.
OSINTCommunications Tower at Sirik Geolocated as Target in U.S. Strikes on Iran
OSINT account geolocates a Sirik communications tower as the site shown in recent strike footage, following U.S. strikes on Iranian military targets.
OSINTReported Image Shows Ballistic Missile Over Kuwait
An image allegedly showing a ballistic missile over Kuwait was shared by OSINT account @hey_itsmyturn on June 28, 2026.
OSINTUSAF Tankers and P-8 Poseidon Spotted Over the Region
Several U.S. Air Force tankers and a P-8 Poseidon were observed airborne over the region.
OSINTMojtaba Khamenei's Office Shares InDesign Signature with Ghalibaf's After Switching to Windows
In early June 2026, Mojtaba Khamenei's office switched their design computer from Mac to Windows, yet PDF metadata reveals they shared the same Adobe InDesign version signature as Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf's office.
OSINTIranian Regime Delegation to Depart Zurich for Tehran Within the Hour on Flight IRAN03
A delegation of the Iranian regime is set to leave Zurich for Tehran aboard aircraft EP-SSM, operating as IRAN03.
OSINTUSAF Tankers Concentrate Near Iran Amid Trump Negotiation Threats
Approximately 10 USAF aerial refueling tankers are reported operating in the Middle East, especially near Iran, coinciding with increased tension from President Trump's threats during negotiations.
OSINTIntensified USAF Tanker Activity Reported Near Iran Amid Trump Tensions
About 10 U.S. Air Force aerial refueling tankers are operating across the Middle East, especially near Iran, as diplomatic negotiations face growing pressure from President Trump's threats.
OSINTIran's Foreign Minister en Route to Zurich
Iran's Foreign Minister is traveling to Zurich, Switzerland, aboard aircraft EP-SSM with callsign Iran03.
OSINTAdditional Tankers Spotted Over Middle East; Corrections on KC-46A Landing and KC-135 Departure
Flight tracker Sh1n updates Canadian OSINT's sighting with two more tankers, notes that KC-46A 16-46021 did not land at PSAB, and a KC-135R departs Tel Aviv.
OSINTEight USAF Tankers Reported Over Middle East
An OSINT account reports eight U.S. Air Force tanker aircraft are currently airborne in the Middle East.
OSINTMishexed Aircraft with SAR Callsign Takes Off from Abu Dhabi
A mishexed aircraft broadcasting a search and rescue callsign was observed departing from Abu Dhabi, UAE.