06/04/2026
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06/04/2026
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JERUSALEM/TEHRAN, Apr 6: In a significant escalation of its ongoing campaign against Iranian military assets, the Israeli military announced on Monday that it had conducted a large-scale wave of airstrikes overnight targeting multiple airports in the Iranian capital, Tehran.
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) stated that the operation was a coordinated effort involving dozens of fighter jets, which struck dozens of Iranian Air Force and Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) aircraft and helicopters. The stated objective was to degrade Iran's aerial capabilities and disrupt its regional operations.
Targets and Rationale According to a detailed IDF statement, the strikes focused on three key locations in Tehran:
Mehrabad Airport: Described as a central hub for the IRGC's elite Quds Force, used for "arming and financing allied groups across the Middle East." The IDF claimed aircraft carrying weapons and large sums of cash had repeatedly departed from this airport to destinations across the region.
Bahram Airport
Azmayesh Airport
The military said the strikes hit "aircraft, helicopters, and additional military facilities" at these sites. It emphasized that the operation was based on precise intelligence and was part of a broader effort to counter Iranian threats.
Strategic Context
This operation marks one of the most direct and extensive Israeli military actions reported inside Iran's capital. The IDF noted that Mehrabad Airport had been targeted multiple times during its ongoing campaign, underscoring its strategic importance in what Israel views as Iran's network of regional proxies.
Official Statements and Response As of this report, there has been no immediate official comment from Iranian authorities regarding the extent of damage or potential casualties. The scale of the strikes, as described by Israel, suggests a major operation, but independent verification of the damage is pending.
Regional Implications
The airstrikes are likely to further heighten tensions in an already volatile region. They represent a direct Israeli action aimed at crippling Iranian military infrastructure, moving beyond the shadow war of targeted assassinations and sabotage that has characterized much of the conflict between the two nations.
The airstrikes are likely to further heighten tensions in an already volatile region. They represent a direct Israeli action aimed at crippling Iranian military infrastructure, moving beyond the shadow war of targeted assassinations and sabotage that has characterized much of the conflict between the two nations.
