Satellite Imagery Reveals Airstrikes on Iran’s Eagle 44 Underground Base
Satellite imagery analyzed by The New York Times reveals that Iran’s remote underground air force base, known as Eagle 44, was struck by airstrikes in late March. Located in the mountainous Hormozgan Province, the facility suffered significant damage, with impact craters visible at and near the tunnel entrances to aircraft shelters. The strikes appear to have disabled access to the runway, potentially trapping any aircraft inside the concealed mountain ridge structures. Additionally, a building associated with ongoing construction at the site was destroyed. Iranian forces subsequently placed earth mounds on the runway, likely to prevent enemy landings. This attack, which occurred earlier in the current conflict, had not been previously reported, as no bystander footage emerged; only satellite data recorded the damage. Construction of the strategic base began in 2013, with an airstrip added later. While Iranian state media previously showcased fighter jets and drones at the location, neither the U.S. nor Israeli militaries commented on these specific strikes. The incident highlights the intensifying aerial campaigns targeting critical military infrastructure in the region.
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Satellite Imagery Reveals Airstrikes on Iran’s Eagle 44 Underground Base
Satellite imagery analyzed by The New York Times reveals that Iran’s remote underground air force base, known as Eagle 44, was struck by airstrikes in late March. Located in the mountainous Hormozgan Province, the facility suffered significant damage, with impact craters visible at and near the tunnel entrances to aircraft shelters. The strikes appear to have disabled access to the runway, potentially trapping any aircraft inside the concealed mountain ridge structures. Additionally, a building associated with ongoing construction at the site was destroyed. Iranian forces subsequently placed earth mounds on the runway, likely to prevent enemy landings. This attack, which occurred earlier in the current conflict, had not been previously reported, as no bystander footage emerged; only satellite data recorded the damage. Construction of the strategic base began in 2013, with an airstrip added later. While Iranian state media previously showcased fighter jets and drones at the location, neither the U.S. nor Israeli militaries commented on these specific strikes. The incident highlights the intensifying aerial campaigns targeting critical military infrastructure in the region.
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