US strikes target Iranian air defenses on Qeshm and Jask islands; analyst sees preparatory phase

Fresh US strikes are hitting Iranian air defense systems and radar installations on Qeshm and Jask islands in southern Iran, according to reports. Analyst Yair Goldblatt assesses the targeting of air defenses and radars as a preparatory phase for broader aerial operations, noting that Israel has previously defined such strikes as 'preparatory for something broader.'

16 developments

1. 02:35 · 10 JunLatest

   Airspace north of Tehran closed following air defense activations on Qeshm Island

2. 02:31 · 10 Jun

   Air defense systems reactivated following reports of new explosions in southern Iran

3. 02:29 · 10 Jun

   Strikes targeted air defenses on Qeshm and Jask islands as preparatory phase.

• Confirmed00:11 · 11 JunAir defenses activated in southern Iran after aviation activity over Lorestan
• Strong00:26 · 10 JunIranian air defense systems reportedly activated in Kashm
• Strong02:06 · 11 JunIranian state TV reports activation of air defense systems over Tehran
• Confirmed01:11 · 11 JunMultiple explosions reported in southern Iran as targets struck, sources say

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