Overnight: US Fighter Jets Strike 15 Targets Across Iran, Hitting IRGC Bases and Missile Sites

US Central Command expanded its air campaign against Iranian military infrastructure overnight, utilizing fighter jets to strike strategic hubs across the Islamic Republic. According to reports reviewed by The Zioneer Intelligence Desk, the strikes were distributed across three primary axes, marking a significant escalation in the scope of aerial operations.

Southwest Axis: Heavy Concentration

The heaviest activity occurred in southwestern Iran, specifically in the Khuzestan province. Deputy governors in the region confirmed strikes on the outskirts of Behbehan and Amidieh. In Behbehan, local sources reported approximately 15 explosions, with targets including petrochemical plants and IRGC installations. Extensive aerial activity was also noted in Bandar Abbas, which saw the highest volume of reported fighter jet strikes, and the port city of Mahshahr.

Central-West and Southeast Axes

In the central-western region, the Noujeh Airbase (also known as Shahrokhi) near Hamadan was explicitly confirmed as a target by the provincial deputy governor. Additional strikes were reported in Nahavand and Zanjan. Notably, the Kangavar missile base—previously linked to ballistic missile launches—was targeted, specifically its storage facilities. In the southeast, officials in Sistan and Baluchestan confirmed 'campaigns' in the restricted areas of Chabahar and Konarak, while Sirik was also included in the target list.

Analysis and Context

This wave of strikes follows a pattern of increasing friction between US forces and the IRGC. While Iranian state-linked channels have previously claimed retaliatory strikes against US assets in the region, the explicit confirmation of these hits by provincial Iranian officials underscores the scale of the damage. The targeting of Noujeh Airbase and the Kangavar missile site suggests a deliberate effort to degrade Iran's long-range strike capabilities and air defense coordination. The Zioneer Intelligence Desk continues to monitor reports of air defense activity in Tabriz and Tehran as the situation develops.