Israeli airstrike hits Iranian Air Defense Headquarters in Tabriz VIDEO / UPDATED

The Israeli Air Force has reportedly launched an airstrike on the "Shekari" Air Defense Headquarters in the northwestern Iranian city of Tabriz, located in East Azerbaijan Province.

The strike occurred in the vicinity of Tabriz International Airport, where multiple explosions were heard. Eyewitnesses reported thick plumes of black smoke rising from the targeted area, Caliber.Az reports via Israeli media.

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A powerful explosion has occurred in Iran’s Tabriz city. 

Reports indicate that explosions took place in the area surrounding Tabriz Airport, Caliber.Az reports, citing Mehr News Agency's message on X.

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— Mehr News Agency (@MehrnewsCom) June 13, 2025

To recap, in the early hours of June 13, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) initiated a large-scale military operation codenamed Rising Lion, during which the Israeli Air Force (IAF) conducted multiple waves of precision airstrikes across Iranian territory. The operation focused on military installations and components of Iran’s nuclear program.

According to initial reports, targets included key strategic sites in Tehran, where several high-ranking Iranian military officials were killed.

The attacks also resulted in the deaths of key Iranian military and scientific leaders. Among the casualties was Major General Mohammad Bagheri, Chief of Staff of the Iranian Armed Forces. General Hossein Salami, commander of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), was also killed, a loss that the IRGC officially confirmed.

By Naila Huseynova