Tehran, June 23: The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) carried out airstrikes on six military airports in Iran. The attacks happened across western, eastern, and central parts of Iran.
These strikes were carried out using remotely piloted aircraft, also known as drones.
The IDF said it destroyed 15 Iranian fighter jets and helicopters during the operation. The airstrikes also damaged runways, fuel systems, and underground bunkers used by the Iranian military.
According to the IDF, the drones hit several important aircraft belonging to Iran’s air force. These included F-14 and F-5 fighter jets, AH-1 attack helicopters, and even a refueling aircraft.
The targeted airports reportedly included Tehran’s Mehrabad Airport, Mashhad Airport, and Dezful Airport. All these were shown in images released by the Israeli military.
Attack linked to earlier Iran missile strike
This attack by Israel came just one day after Iran fired multiple missiles at Israeli cities like Tel Aviv and Haifa. Iran launched those attacks in response to American airstrikes on three of its nuclear sites last weekend.
The Israeli military said it carried out this new operation to weaken Iran’s ability to launch air operations. The aim was to damage Iran’s air force infrastructure and reduce its ability to support future attacks.
