OSINTJet Activity Reported Over Salahuddin, Iraq
Jet activity was observed over Salahuddin, Iraq on August 20, 2026.
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OSINT
Open-source intelligence and verification.
OSINTOSINTSatellite Images Show Israeli Strike on Syria's Abu ad-Duhur Air Base
Satellite imagery reveals four runway craters from an Israeli airstrike on Syria's Abu ad-Duhur Air Base, disrupting reconstruction and signaling a warning to Turkey.
OSINTUS Tanker Order of Battle in CENTCOM/EUCOM as of 19 August 2026
An OSINT update shows 186 US tankers deployed across the Middle East and Europe, down 6 from early August, with concentrations in Israel, Saudi Arabia, and Qatar.
OSINTCould the UAE Deploy an Unannounced Naval Escort Through Hormuz?
Following recent attacks on ADNOC-operated tankers, a new analysis argues the UAE could deploy an unannounced naval escort through Hormuz and lists AIS, SAR/optical, naval-base, and RF indicators to watch.
OSINTIRGC-Affiliated Documentary Relies on Manipulated Archival Footage, Analysis Shows
An IRGC-affiliated media outlet released a documentary that largely consists of censored or manipulated archival footage presented as new, according to OSINT analysis.
OSINTU.S. Tanker Surge on Sunday as Iran MoU Expiration Looms
A series of U.S. Air Force tanker movements between Europe, the Middle East, and the continental U.S. on Sunday, August 16, 2026, was noted ahead of the pending expiration of the Iran Memorandum of Understanding.
OSINTArchival Footage of Iran’s Sepehr-14 Air Defense Guidance System Geolocated
A GEOIMINT post reshared by Sh1n geolocates archival footage of a Sepehr-14 guidance system for Raad-1/2 air defense systems to 33.562914, 48.178935.
OSINTThree Missiles Launched from Sirik, Iran at 1856Z
At 18:56 UTC on August 15, 2026, three missiles were launched from Sirik, Hormozgan Province, Iran, presumably towards a vessel.
OSINTUAV Activity Reported Over Baghdad, Iraq
Shin reports unmanned aerial vehicle activity over Baghdad, Iraq.
OSINTFirst #WarAwareness Space on OSINT Verification Set for Tomorrow Night
A Persian-language X/Twitter Space announced for tomorrow night at 11 PM Tehran time will cover OSINT collection, verification methods, and detecting misinformation amid war developments.
OSINTUS Tanker Fleet Update: Al-Udeid, Al-Dhafra Bases Back in Operation
A retweeted OSINT update reports US tanker numbers are similar but several CENTCOM tankers moved, and Al-Udeid Airbase (OTBH) and Al-Dhafra Airbase (OMAM) are operational again.
OSINTUS ORBAT: ISTAR & UAV Platforms – 12 August 2026
Updated open-source intelligence list of US ISTAR and UAV platforms active on 12 August 2026, including MQ-4C Tritons, E-3G Sentries, E-11A BACN, EA-37B Compass Call II, RC-135W Rivet Joint, and P-8A Poseidon aircraft with hex codes and callsigns.
OSINTUS SOUTHCOM B-52 Bomber Task Force Mission Aborted After Tanker Issue
A B-52H Stratofortress Bomber Task Force mission from Minot AFB to South America was canceled in-flight on 10 August 2026 after a supporting tanker problem, with a reattempt expected soon.
OSINTUS CENTCOM Fast-Jet ORBAT: 237 Aircraft Deployed, Losses Identified
DefenceGeek releases a detailed open-source order of battle for US fast-jets in CENTCOM as of 10 August 2026, with 237 airframes, including two F-15E and one A-10C lost, and identified crashes of two 494th FS aircraft.
OSINTChinese-Made Saudi UAV Reportedly Downed in Sirik, Iran
Imagery from Sirik, Hormozgan Province, Iran shows what appears to be a downed Chinese-made UAV operated by the Royal Saudi Air Force (RSAF/KSA).
OSINTPossible Chinese-made RSAF UAV downed in Sirik, Iran
A Chinese-made UAV, likely operated by the Royal Saudi Air Force, reportedly crashed in Sirik, Hormozgan Province, Iran.
OSINTE-3G Sentry 'SHUCK84' Departs Ramstein for Saudi Arabia
An E-3G Sentry aircraft, callsign SHUCK84, has departed Ramstein Airbase and is heading to Prince Sultan Airbase in Saudi Arabia as part of a Sentry swap.
OSINTSatellite Image Shows Smoke Trail at Aramco Facility in Jazan After Houthi Attack
On July 26, 2026, a Houthi attack on an Aramco facility in Jazan, Saudi Arabia, produced a large smoke plume captured by Sentinel-2 at coordinates 16.87, 42.56.
OSINTGeolocation of Strike in Mukha, Yemen Shared via Telegram
An OSINT account shares geolocation of an approximate strike site in Mukha, Yemen, pointing to coordinates 13.31092, 43.23097.
OSINTIntense USAF Jet Activity Over Maysan and Baghdad, Iraq
Open-source reports indicate heightened U.S. Air Force jet movements over Maysan and Baghdad provinces in Iraq.
OSINT10 USAF Tankers Up in the Region
Ten U.S. Air Force tanker aircraft are currently active in an unspecified region, according to OSINT reports.
OSINTUS Tankers and AWACS Swarm Over Strait of Hormuz
Multiple US Air Force tankers and an E-3G AWACS are active over the Strait of Hormuz tonight, according to OSINT flight tracking data.
OSINTJets Heading East Over Northeastern Tehran
Unidentified jets were spotted flying east over northeastern Tehran, Iran.
OSINTB-1B 'Whiskey Pete' Flies Fourth Sortie of the Day from RAF Fairford
U.S. Air Force B-1B Lancer 86-0120 'Whiskey Pete' has launched on its fourth training sortie of the day from RAF Fairford, operating under callsign OWLET66.