The deputy governor of Iran's Bushehr province stated that explosions heard in the city were caused by air defense systems engaging US unmanned aircraft. He said a military facility on the outskirts of Bushehr was hit by a missile allegedly launched by the US and Israel. No casualties have been reported, according to the official.
The deputy governor of Iran's Bushehr province confirmed Thursday evening that the explosions heard in Bushehr city were caused by Iranian air defense systems engaging US unmanned aircraft. He stated that the air defense successfully prevented an attempted aerial attack, and added that a military facility on the outskirts of the city was struck by a missile allegedly launched by the United States and Israel. No casualties have been reported, he said.
The statement follows a series of reports from Bushehr tonight. At 21:03 Jerusalem, security analyst Hananel Aviv reported air defense system activation in the area. At 21:40, local sources reported a third consecutive night of US airstrikes, with explosions heard in both Bushehr and Konarak. Earlier in the day, Aviv also cited Iranian opposition channels claiming that explosions targeted a secret IRGC air base in the province.
The deputy governor's account is the first official confirmation of the night's activity. The claim that a US-Israeli missile struck a military site is unverified, and no independent confirmation of damage or casualties has emerged. The United States and Israel have not commented on the alleged attack.
The Bushehr area, home to Iran's Bushehr nuclear power plant and several IRGC installations, has been a focal point of air defense alerts and reported strikes during the multi-day US campaign against Iranian targets.
2 developments
- StrongIranian reports: US strikes Asaluyeh in Bushehr province
- DevelopingReport: US Strike Hit Area Near Bushehr Nuclear Plant in Iran
- DevelopingIran Accuses US and Israel of Breaking Ceasefire, Vows Military-Diplomatic Response
- StrongIranian Foreign Ministry warns of further strikes on US bases, infrastructure
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