Israel Strikes Six Airports in Iran, Targets Fighter Jets and Missile Sites
Israel struck six Iranian airports and missile sites on Monday, damaging jets and infrastructure, in a major escalation of the 11-day war. One Israeli drone was downed.
By Kamaran Aziz
ERBIL (Kurdistan24) — Israel’s military has announced that it carried out a broad wave of airstrikes targeting six airports across Iran early Monday, including damage inflicted on over a dozen Iranian fighter jets and missile infrastructure. The operation marks a significant escalation in the ongoing war between the two regional powers, now in its 11th day.
According to a detailed report by The Jerusalem Post, the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) confirmed the airstrikes hit multiple strategic military facilities located in western, eastern, and central Iran. “The strikes caused damage to runways, underground bunkers, a refueling aircraft, and fighter jets, including the F-14, F-5, and AH-1, which belong to the Iranian regime,” the IDF said in a statement.
The IDF added that the purpose of the air campaign was “to strengthen dominance over Iranian airspace,” underscoring the belief that the aircraft targeted in the strike “were intended for use against Israel.”
The Jerusalem Post reported that the strikes were not limited to airports alone. Over 15 Israel Air Force fighter jets also targeted surface-to-surface missile launch and storage facilities in Kermanshah, located in western Iran. These sites were allegedly aimed at Israeli territory and posed a direct threat to national security, according to the Israeli military.
This latest series of strikes follows a statement issued earlier Monday by the IDF confirming that “IAF was conducting strikes on military infrastructure sites in the Kermanshah area.”
The IDF also confirmed that a remotely piloted aircraft of the Israeli Air Force was downed over Iranian territory during the operation, adding to the risks and complexity of the ongoing conflict.
The Jerusalem Post emphasized that the scale and coordination of Monday’s airstrikes reflect Israel’s intensified military strategy as the conflict with Iran deepens. These actions come after earlier operations targeting Iranian nuclear and missile infrastructure, including a joint U.S.-Israeli air campaign that struck Fordow, Natanz, and Esfahan on Sunday.
As reported by The Jerusalem Post, these developments are occurring amid a broader regional and international effort to prevent further escalation. U.S. President Donald Trump has approved additional plans to neutralize Iran’s nuclear capabilities, while Russian President Vladimir Putin has offered to mediate between the warring parties.
Diplomatic communications have also taken place. The Jerusalem Post cited reports that U.S. officials “reached out to Iran diplomatically on Saturday” to convey that the recent U.S. strikes were limited in scope and that Washington did not intend to provoke a wider war.
Despite these efforts, the conflict continues to intensify with daily airstrikes and missile exchanges. Monday’s Israeli strikes on Iranian airports and missile sites mark one of the most expansive operations since the onset of the war, which began on June 13, 2025.
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