Iranian sources report that Bushehr International Airport remains shut down due to the ongoing American strikes, according to security analyst Yair Goldblatt.
Security analyst Yair Goldblatt reported on X at 12:10 Jerusalem time that Iranian sources say Bushehr International Airport remains shut down due to the ongoing US strikes. The report follows earlier Tuesday morning statements from Iranian officials confirming the airport's closure.
At 10:25 Jerusalem, an Iranian government spokesperson stated that the airport was shut down as a result of "American attacks." Shortly thereafter, the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) declared the airport completely non-operational, adding that a recently purchased aircraft was struck by an enemy missile, leaving only tail parts. The Zioneer reported these claims as they were released; they have not been independently verified.
The Zioneer has previously reported on US strikes targeting IRGC assets and air defense systems in Bushehr, a strategic port city on Iran's Persian Gulf coast. Background from The Zioneer's archives notes that Bushehr hosts a nuclear power plant and has been a recurring target in the US military campaign.
It remains unclear whether the airport damage is limited to the reported aircraft strike or extends to runway and infrastructure. No independent confirmation of the extent of the shutdown or the condition of the airport has been published.
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