The Israeli military claims to have launched "large-scale airstrikes" on multiple airports in Tehran.

Source: Global Times
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Xinhua News Agency, Jerusalem, April 6 (Reporters Pang Xinyi and Chen Junqing) The Israel Defense Forces said on the 6th that the Israeli military launched a "large-scale airstrike" on multiple airports in Tehran, the capital of Iran, destroying dozens of Iranian Air Force planes and helicopters.

The Israeli military stated in a declaration that the Israeli Air Force carried out large-scale airstrikes on the Iranian Air Force and the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Air Force at several airports in Tehran over the past night, targeting numerous sites at Tehran's Bahram Airport, Mehrabad Airport, and Azmayesh Airport, including aircraft, helicopters, and other military infrastructure.

The statement also mentioned that Mehrabad Airport has been attacked multiple times and was previously used by the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps' Quds Force, serving as a central hub for Iran's armed forces and funding its proxies in the Middle East. (End)

Classification
Region
West Asia
Analytical Domain
Tactical
Primary Category
Military Operations
Subcategory
Airstrike
SALUTE Report
Size
dozens of aircraft and helicopters
Activity
large-scale airstrikes
Location
Tehran · Tehran Province · Iran
Unit
Israeli Defense Forces (IDF)
Time
April 6
Equipment
fighter jetsmilitary infrastructure
Summary

The Israeli Defense Forces conducted large-scale airstrikes on multiple airports in Tehran on April 6, destroying dozens of Iranian Air Force aircraft and helicopters. The strikes targeted military infrastructure at Bahram, Mehrabad, and Azmayesh airports, with Mehrabad being a known hub for the IRGC Quds Force.

Key Facts
  • Israeli Defense Forces conducted airstrikes on multiple airports in Tehran.
  • Dozens of Iranian Air Force aircraft and helicopters were destroyed.
  • The airstrikes targeted military infrastructure at Bahram, Mehrabad, and Azmayesh airports.
  • Mehrabad Airport has been previously attacked and is used by the IRGC Quds Force.