Satellite imagery released over the past 24 hours has revealed evidence of probable damage at an Iranian air base following an Israeli strike in the early hours of Friday morning.

BBC Verify has analysed two images showing part of an air-defence system at an airfield in Isfahan was damaged.

US officials say Israel carried out a missile strike although there has been no official Israeli confirmation.

Tensions between the bitter rivals intensified in recent weeks.

An earlier, suspected Israeli strike on an Iranian consulate in Syria at the beginning of the month was followed by a retaliatory attack by Iran on Israel on 13 April.

Ever since news of Friday's Israeli strike in Isfahan - the cradle of Iran's nuclear programme - there has been speculation about the likely target and extent of the damage.

Iran says the attack involved drones that were neutralised by air defences.

While it remains unclear what weapon or weapons were used in the attack, satellite imagery has detected evidence of damage at the air base.

BBC Verify made this assessment through analysis of optical and Synthetic Aperture Radar satellite imagery captured over Isfahan on Friday.

Optical imagery will be familiar to anyone who regularly uses tools like Google Earth - essentially a photograph of the land below.

SAR technology uses radio waves to build an image of the Earth's surface. One advantage it has over more conventional satellite technology is its ability to capture images at night or through cloud.

The imagery it collects is rendered in black and white but at high resolution.

It therefore cannot detect changes in colouration on the ground - such as burn marks - but can display material damage to structures, vehicles etc.

One such image captured by Umbra Space on 15 April shows an S-300 air defence system located at the north-western corner of the Shikari air base.

The system comprises several vehicles equipped with radar, distinctive missile launchers and other equipment.

An Umbra Space image captured after Friday's strike shows damage and debris around one component - probably a radar - which has also shifted position slightly.

Other vehicles have been moved away from the site.

This assessment was confirmed by an optical satellite image captured by Planet which, despite low resolution, shows a scorch mark at the same location.

This mark was not evident in images captured on 11 and 15 April.

The military base itself does not show any signs of material damage in the available imagery, but further analysis of higher resolution optical captures will be required to make that conclusion.

As yet there is no available imagery from Isfahan's nuclear facilities.

The UN's International Atomic Energy Agency has said there was "no damage to Iran's nuclear sites".

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-68866548

brain54:
The victim...

Iran denies being hit.

Says a lot.

Moral: Never start what you cannot finish.

Guage your enemy... No go dey throw first punch for who big pass you when go beat you blue - black - pink!

360degreess:
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brain54:

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360degreess:
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360degreess:
.. Western media and lies ..Most of the western media and some of our people here on nairaland were disappointed with the response of Israel after all the noise they made about how Israel will "finish" Iran but Israel only sent 3 drones out of fear of Iran who sent more than 300 missiles which were mostly intercepted with the support of US,UK, France and Jordan..Israel cannot stand Iran one on one without the support of US, and it allies.Even Israel knows this fact.Israel that was defeated by Hizbullah in 2006 war.Iran has a population of about 90million with sophisticated
military equipments while Israel's population is not up to 10million..If Israel and Iran are allowed to face each other without the support of US and it allies,it will be like a boxing match between Anthony Joshua and Bobrisky ..Till date Israel cannot defeat Hamas,Hamas are still holding some Israelis as captives.. Israel is only good at killing innocent children and women in Gaza.

babz11:


Dey mind this Yeye western Media, I used to watch as some gullible Nairalander praised Israel, most of them are ignorant of what is really happening in the Middle East, Some of you need to search Scott Ritter on YouTube, He is a former marine, and Special inspector to weaponry in USA. Watch some of His videos and come back here let’s discuss Israel, Iran. It was leaked that USA had to beg Iran for Israel to launch attack in an empty space in Isfahan for them to safe face…

360degreess:
.. Western media and lies ..Most of the western media and some of our people here on nairaland were disappointed with the response of Israel after all the noise they made about how Israel will "finish" Iran but Israel only sent 3 drones out of fear of Iran who sent more than 300 missiles which were mostly intercepted with the support of US,UK, France and Jordan..Israel cannot stand Iran one on one without the support of US, and it allies.Even Israel knows this fact.Israel that was defeated by Hizbullah in 2006 war.Iran has a population of about 90million with sophisticated military equipments while Israel's population is not up to 10million..If Israel and Iran are allowed to face each other without the support of US and it allies,it will be like a boxing match between Anthony Joshua and Bobrisky ..Till date Israel cannot defeat Hamas,Hamas are still holding some Israelis as captives.. Israel is only good at killing innocent children and women in Gaza.

360degreess:
.. Funny you ,so you believe the lies of western media?. Israel were too scared that was why they lunched only 3 drones while Iran sent more than 300 missiles.Iran will defeat Israel mercilessly

babz11:


Dey mind this Yeye western Media, I used to watch as some gullible Nairalander praised Israel, most of them are ignorant of what is really happening in the Middle East, Some of you need to search Scott Ritter on YouTube, He is a former marine, and Special inspector to weaponry in USA. Watch some of His videos and come back here let’s discuss Israel, Iran. It was leaked that USA had to beg Iran for Israel to launch attack in an empty space in Isfahan for them to safe face…

360degreess:
.. Western media and lies ..Most of the western media and some of our people here on nairaland were disappointed with the response of Israel after all the noise they made about how Israel will "finish" Iran but Israel only sent 3 drones out of fear of Iran who sent more than 300 missiles which were mostly intercepted with the support of US,UK, France and Jordan..Israel cannot stand Iran one on one without the support of US, and it allies.Even Israel knows this fact.Israel that was defeated by Hizbullah in 2006 war.Iran has a population of about 90million with sophisticated military equipments while Israel's population is not up to 10million..If Israel and Iran are allowed to face each other without the support of US and it allies,it will be like a boxing match between Anthony Joshua and Bobrisky ..Till date Israel cannot defeat Hamas,Hamas are still holding some Israelis as captives.. Israel is only good at killing innocent children and women in Gaza.

brain54:

You are crazy...

Plain and simple.

Crazy dude gone bunkers.

KUKU!

ruggedtimi:
here is iran leader's statement...western media??is al jazeera a western media??...An iranian media also confirmed the news about a destroyed s300 systems....

360degreess:
.. Funny you ,so you believe the lies of western media?. Israel were too scared that was why they lunched only 3 drones while Iran sent more than 300 missiles.Iran will defeat Israel mercilessly

Seefinish:
The fight between Esau and Jacob didn't start today, it started from the womb.

vowiski:
If you play Splinter Cell or Metal Gear Solid you will understand this tactical warning to Iran.
Iran response is an indication of not retaliation attack, but a show of capabilities and possibilities. Even with 5 big brothers on your side, we can still reach you.
Israel is simply telling Iran, we can finish you with your defense toys from Russia without loosing sweat.
You are right about that part it's a display of capabilities, not a retaliation. It's an indication of humiliation to their pride of Iron Dome failure.
Israel’s defense budget is over $150 billion. A population of 10m.
Cost did not translate to effectiveness, cost of Iran attack was estimated to 35 million dollars, while cost of defence was estimated to 2 billion dollars.
In Nigeria we are still looking for Yahaya bello, even with NIN, BVN and EFCC.

That aside, Israel’s defense budget is more than 10 times higher than Iran.

IDF is the 4th strongest military in the world, having more than 400 nuclear warheads.

They can turn the entire Iran to a radioactive dust within 5 mins.

The entire Middle East is no match for Israel..
Yet They Couldn't finish Hamas in 6 months but could kill 36,000 Civilians, they ran from Hezbollah in 2006, required 6 countries in joint operations to defend it from Iran testing programme, despite they were on full ready secure mode (Shutdown their airspace, spoof gps, fighter jet ready, etc and still got hit by Iran missiles) Isreal is living in old glory.

Most of the things these countries rely on for war and navigation are created by Jews.
No Doubt about that, Isreal is on the front line of innovation

Adaisback:
Leave Israel alone, una no dey hear . Hey hey. Before you think of fighting that nation , go back to history book and read about their ancestor Jacob, he battle with man, he won , battle with his twin brother, he won come battle with God still win . God come change him name from Jacob to Israel.
How on earth can you even think of winning such a man especially if his God is with him?

Leave Israel alone make this world enjoy peace small.

Be like the Igbos. Whether we igbos are Jews or Jews are Igbos, my people don't truly know. All we know is that we are tapping from their blessings.
Whether America Jew or Abagana Jew, Jew na jew

360degreess:
.. Western media and lies ..Most of the western media and some of our people here on nairaland were disappointed with the response of Israel after all the noise they made about how Israel will "finish" Iran but Israel only sent 3 drones out of fear of Iran who sent more than 300 missiles which were mostly intercepted with the support of US,UK, France and Jordan..Israel cannot stand Iran one on one without the support of US, and it allies.Even Israel knows this fact.Israel that was defeated by Hizbullah in 2006 war.Iran has a population of about 90million with sophisticated military equipments while Israel's population is not up to 10million..If Israel and Iran are allowed to face each other without the support of US and it allies,it will be like a boxing match between Anthony Joshua and Bobrisky ..Till date Israel cannot defeat Hamas,Hamas are still holding some Israelis as captives.. Israel is only good at killing innocent children and women in Gaza.

Helinuesmybaby:



Anything to make that uncircumcised dick cum is very okay.

After Israel is done with Hamas they are going to West Africa.

Not my words it's there on YouTube and pray you are not doing allah Akbar the day mossad touch down 😂