IRIAF 9th Tactical Airbase in Bandar Abbas struck multiple times, source says

A security monitoring source reports that the 9th Tactical airbase of the Islamic Republic of Iran Air Force in Bandar Abbas was struck several times. The attacks are attributed to US forces, though the report is unverified and no details on damage or casualties are available.

Just after midnight Monday, a security monitoring source reported that the IRIAF's 9th Tactical Airbase in Bandar Abbas was struck multiple times, with the report attributing the strikes to the United States. The report, which carries a US flag and an X over an Iranian flag, has not been independently verified. This follows a series of explosions reported in the area earlier Sunday evening.

Earlier Sunday, at 21:04 Jerusalem, The Zioneer reported initial explosions in Bandar Abbas. In a subsequent report at the same time, a second wave of explosions was documented in the city. A third report at 21:04 Jerusalem added renewed strikes on Qeshm Island alongside Bandar Abbas. All three reports remained unverified, with no details on targets, damage, or casualties. The source quality did not evolve during the evening; all reports came from regional monitoring sources.

Bandar Abbas has been a recurring target in the ongoing campaign against Iranian military infrastructure. As The Zioneer reported on June 11, multiple explosions were heard in Bandar Abbas and Qeshm Island, likely related to air defense activity. On July 8, a UAV was shot down in the area, and the airport was reportedly attacked and shut down. Fighter jet activity was reported over the city on June 11. The 9th Tactical Airbase is a key operational hub for the IRIAF in southern Iran, housing fighter and transport aircraft.

The new report remains unconfirmed. Iranian state media has not commented, and no details on damage or casualties are available. It is unclear whether the reported strikes on the airbase are connected to the earlier explosions reported in the area.

4 developments

1. 4 hours ago · 00:20 · 13 JulLatest

   Report specifies Bandar Abbas air base as a target of strikes.

2. 00:19 · 13 Jul

   Reports of additional strikes on Sirik Island and Bushehr.

3. 00:17 · 13 Jul

   9th Tactical Airbase in Bandar Abbas struck multiple times.

• Strong2 hours ago · 01:47 · 13 JulExplosion reported near Bandar Abbas airport, southern Iran
• Confirmed01:11 · 11 JunMultiple explosions reported in southern Iran as targets struck, sources say
• Strong5 days ago · 01:59 · 8 JulSecurity analyst: Bandar Abbas airport attacked and shut down, per Iranian sources
• Developing4 days ago · 14:53 · 9 JulExplosions reported in Bandar Abbas, Bushehr, and Shiraz, southern Iran

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