Mar 3 • 14:17 UTC 🇶🇦 Qatar Al Jazeera

Satellite images of the targeting of a military ship and port facilities in Iran

Recent satellite images reveal damage caused by Israeli and American airstrikes on Iran's Shahid Bahonar port.

Recent satellite images captured by satellites show the aftermath of airstrikes carried out by Israel and the U.S. targeting the Shahid Bahonar port—a major and historical port in Bandar Abbas, southern Iran. The images, taken on Monday, depict a significant fire and dense plumes of smoke rising from the site, indicating that both a military ship and facilities within the port suffered damage from aerial bombardments. The footage specifically highlights the extent of the damage inflicted on the military vessel 'Makran,' a former oil tanker converted into a mobile naval base used for logistical support and long-range maritime deployment. The images suggest that the ship experienced direct hits within the confines of the navy base, evident by the burning sections of its structural hull and thick smoke billowing from its deck. As one of Iran's oldest and most active multi-purpose ports in Hormozgan province, the Shahid Bahonar port plays a critical role in regional maritime activities and is noted to be the third-largest in transit operations among Iranian ports. This incident reflects escalating tensions in the region, including the strategic importance of this port to Iran's naval capabilities and the broader implications of foreign military engagement in Iranian territorial waters.

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