Recent satellite images have unveiled extensive damage caused by Israel to missile sites and an airport runway in Iran, highlighting the escalating conflict between the two nations. Images sourced from Planet Labs indicate significant destruction at the international airport in Tabriz, which serves as the capital of Iran's East Azerbaijan province. The images captured on June 14 depict a large blackened area prominently visible in the center of the main runway, suggesting a severe impact.
In addition to the runway damage, there are indications of harm to two taxiways located at points where they intersect with the main runway, along with another section of one of the taxiways. While the operational status of the airport remains uncertain, the Flightradar24 tracking website has reported no commercial flights arriving or departing since early Friday, coinciding with the commencement of Israeli airstrikes on Iran. It's important to note that flight tracking sites typically do not monitor military aircraft movements.
In another significant development, the findings of a review concerning the sexual exploitation and abuse of children by grooming gangs in England and Wales are set to be disclosed later today. Shadow Home Secretary Chris Philp spoke to the BBC this morning, defending the Conservative government's actions against accusations of insufficient implementation of the recommendations from the October 2022 independent report by Professor Alexis Jay. Philp emphasized that the grooming gang taskforce, established by Prime Minister Rishi Sunak in response to the report, resulted in 550 arrests in its inaugural year.
This taskforce, comprising specialized officers collaborating with police forces to investigate suspected grooming gangs, was initiated in April 2023. A report published by the current Labour government in April 2025 showed that the taskforce indeed contributed to 550 arrests across the UK within its first year of operation. However, Professor Jay has criticized the prior Conservative government's response to her report, labeling it as “awful” and expressing disappointment among victims and survivors regarding the lack of substantial action taken.
In a tragic incident, a statement is anticipated this afternoon from Foreign Office Minister Hamish Falconer regarding the Air India flight that crashed en route to London Gatwick shortly after taking off from Ahmedabad. The crash claimed the lives of all but one of the 242 individuals onboard, including 53 Britons. Officials are also working diligently to determine the number of casualties on the ground, with ongoing DNA matching efforts to confirm the victims' identities. As of Sunday, Indian doctors reported the recovery of 270 bodies from the crash site.
Investigations into the cause of the crash are ongoing, and further insights can be found in our initial analysis on the potential factors contributing to this devastating event.
This morning, we validated video footage depicting smoke rising from an oil refinery in Haifa, Israel. The video showcases significant plumes of smoke emerging from Israel's largest oil refinery following overnight attacks by Iran. Through reverse image searching multiple keyframes and cross-referencing with agency images, we confirmed that a strike had occurred at the facility. Reports from Israeli media indicate that the Bazan Group, which operates the complex, confirmed that Iranian missiles struck the facility overnight, resulting in damage to pipelines and transmission lines.
Despite the attack, the Bazan Group has reported that oil refining operations at the site are continuing, although some facilities have been shut down.
Our analysis of the latest satellite imagery reveals the extensive damage inflicted on various sites in Iran. One notable image, provided by Maxar, shows destruction at a military facility located in Bid Kaneh, approximately 30 kilometers west of Tehran, with severe damage evident on the roof of one of the buildings. Additional images from Tabriz airport, where military aircraft are reportedly stationed, display damage to the main runway and a missile base operated by Iran’s Revolutionary Guards near Kermanshah.
Experts will be consulted for their assessment of the damage and its implications for Iran's capacity to respond to Israel's ongoing strikes.
In a detailed report, imagery and analysis captured on Friday by Umbra Space revealed damage to multiple sections of a missile complex near Tabriz. The affected areas include weapon storage facilities, missile shelters, and silos. Low-resolution imagery from Planet Labs has also indicated extensive burn marks near a known missile base in Kermanshah, alongside verified footage showing multiple large plumes of smoke rising from the site.
Further, Maxar provided imagery showcasing significant damage to a structure at Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) Ghadir ballistic missile base near Tehran, along with considerable damage to the IRGC radar site in Piranshahr, located in West Azerbaijan Province.
In a related development, recently released satellite imagery from Maxar has provided the clearest insight into the damage at Iranian nuclear sites in Natanz and Isfahan. At Natanz, visible damage to the pilot fuel enrichment plant and an electrical substation has been noted, as confirmed by analysis from the Institute for Space and International Security. This follows earlier radar imagery assessments that highlighted the extent of the damage.
On Friday, Rafael Grossi, the head of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), informed the UN Security Council that the above-ground section of the pilot fuel enrichment plant, where Iran was producing uranium enriched up to 60% U-235, has been destroyed. This form of uranium is crucial for both nuclear power generation and weapons development. Verified footage captured shortly after the strikes shows multiple plumes of smoke rising from the site.
On Saturday, the IAEA confirmed damage to four critical buildings in Isfahan, including the Uranium conversion facility and the fuel plate fabrication plant. Analysis by BBC Verify of the latest Maxar images has identified visible damage to at least two structures at Isfahan, along with scorch marks near the site's periphery. Importantly, the IAEA has noted that no increase in off-site radiation levels has been detected at either Natanz or Isfahan.
The ongoing conflict between Israel and Iran continues to escalate, with strikes from both sides persisting as the situation develops. For continued updates on the conflict, please refer to our dedicated live page.
