Commercial satellite imagery from companies like Planet Labs PBC, Airbus, and Vantor provides unprecedented insight into the extensive U.S. and Israeli military campaign against Iran.
The offensive commenced with a strike on central Tehran, resulting in the death of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. Subsequent attacks targeted numerous Iranian military facilities nationwide, including naval bases, airbases with hardened shelters, drone facilities, and even hidden long-range missile tunnels in northern Iran.
In response, Iran launched drones and missiles across the Middle East, impacting U.S. installations and causing damage in Gulf countries, notably the Burj Al Arab in Dubai. President Trump claimed nine Iranian naval vessels were sunk, though U.S. Central Command confirmed fewer.
This escalating conflict, marked by Iran's vow to resist and the U.S. commitment to continued operations, signals a significant increase in regional instability.
Inside the Operation That Killed Khamenei(current)
Originally reported as: “Inside the Operation That Killed Khamenei”