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Miami Herald
26-06-2025
- Politics
- Miami Herald
Chinese Satellite Image Shows Destruction of Iran Drone Factory
New imagery released by a Chinese commercial satellite company has revealed the destruction of an alleged Iranian drone factory during Israel's two-week air campaign against Iran. Newsweek has contacted the Iranian Foreign Ministry and the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) for comment. Iran's civilian-military infrastructure was targeted by a wave of Israeli airstrikes that began in the early hours of June 13 local time, with the attacks also targeting nuclear facilities in Tehran and in other cities. Iran's expanding drone program is central to its shift toward asymmetric warfare and regional deterrence. Tehran said it has accelerated the development and deployment of diverse drone facilities and systems. This growing capability has alarmed U.S. lawmakers. The undated satellite photograph published by China's MizarVision on Wednesday showed a warehouse near Mehrabad Airport in western Tehran that had been completely leveled, although the exact date of the hit was unclear. Open-source analyst Mehdi H., commenting on similar satellite imagery captured by Maxar on Tuesday, said the warehouse struck by the IDF had been used by the Iranian state-owned company Quds Aviation Industries to design and build unmanned aerial vehicles including its Mohajer drones. Newsweek could not independently verify the claim. According to the BBC, images authenticated in the aftermath of Israeli airstrikes showed that Mehrabad Airport had been struck several times, with satellite imagery revealing several damaged buildings around the area, including warehouses linked to Iran's defense industry. During its military offensive, the IDF said it had destroyed F-14 jets in central Iran and targeted military sites. Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei said in his first statement since the ceasefire: "Anyone expecting Iran to surrender to another country is making a foolish and absurd claim that will certainly be ridiculed by wise and knowledgeable people. The Iranian nation is dear and will remain dear; it is victorious and will remain victorious, by God's grace." U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said: "The reality is…this was a historically successful attack we should celebrate as Americans, and it gives us a chance to have peace, chance to have a deal, and opportunity to prevent a nuclear Iran, which is something President Trump talked about for 20 years." The current ceasefire between Israel and Iran is holding, for now. Whether Iran is willing to reenter nuclear negotiations with the United States is another question. Related Articles Dan Caine Reveals Iran Strike Pilot's Words on Seeing ExplosionTrump Targets Media Over Disputed Iran Nuclear Strike ReportsIran's Khamenei Gives US Fresh Warning in First Statement Since CeasefireTrump Just Undid Decades of Nuclear Diplomacy | Opinion 2025 NEWSWEEK DIGITAL LLC.
Newsweek
26-06-2025
- Politics
- Newsweek
Chinese Satellite Image Shows Destruction of Iran Drone Factory
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. New imagery released by a Chinese commercial satellite company has revealed the destruction of an alleged Iranian drone factory during Israel's two-week air campaign against Iran. Newsweek has contacted the Iranian Foreign Ministry and the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) for comment. Why It Matters Iran's civilian-military infrastructure was targeted by a wave of Israeli airstrikes that began in the early hours of June 13 local time, with the attacks also targeting nuclear facilities in Tehran and in other cities. Iran's expanding drone program is central to its shift toward asymmetric warfare and regional deterrence. Tehran said it has accelerated the development and deployment of diverse drone facilities and systems. This growing capability has alarmed U.S. lawmakers. Undated satellite imagery released by Chinese firm MizarVision on June 25, 2025, shows the destruction of an alleged Iranian drone factory near Mehrabad airport in western Tehran. The precise date of the strike was not... Undated satellite imagery released by Chinese firm MizarVision on June 25, 2025, shows the destruction of an alleged Iranian drone factory near Mehrabad airport in western Tehran. The precise date of the strike was not clear. More MizarVision What To Know The undated satellite photograph published by China's MizarVision on Wednesday showed a warehouse near Mehrabad Airport in western Tehran that had been completely leveled, although the exact date of the hit was unclear. Open-source analyst Mehdi H., commenting on similar satellite imagery captured by Maxar on Tuesday, said the warehouse struck by the IDF had been used by the Iranian state-owned company Quds Aviation Industries to design and build unmanned aerial vehicles including its Mohajer drones. Newsweek could not independently verify the claim. According to the BBC, images authenticated in the aftermath of Israeli airstrikes showed that Mehrabad Airport had been struck several times, with satellite imagery revealing several damaged buildings around the area, including warehouses linked to Iran's defense industry. During its military offensive, the IDF said it had destroyed F-14 jets in central Iran and targeted military sites. What People Are Saying Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei said in his first statement since the ceasefire: "Anyone expecting Iran to surrender to another country is making a foolish and absurd claim that will certainly be ridiculed by wise and knowledgeable people. The Iranian nation is dear and will remain dear; it is victorious and will remain victorious, by God's grace." U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said: "The reality is…this was a historically successful attack we should celebrate as Americans, and it gives us a chance to have peace, chance to have a deal, and opportunity to prevent a nuclear Iran, which is something President Trump talked about for 20 years." What Happens Next The current ceasefire between Israel and Iran is holding, for now. Whether Iran is willing to reenter nuclear negotiations with the United States is another question.
Gulf Insider
05-05-2025
- Politics
- Gulf Insider
Iran Allegedly Begins Sea Trials of Second Tanker Mothership
Open-source intelligence analyst Mehdi H., known on X as 'mhmiranusa' and known for his reporting on Iranian naval developments, reports that the Iranian Navy's new forward base ship—also referred to as a forward operating base ship—is set to begin sea trials. 'Iranian Navy will soon start sea trials of a new forward base ship named Kurdestan. This new base (442) like IRIS Makran (441) is a converted crude oil tanker previously named Tabukan (IMO: 8917467),' Mehdi H. said, adding, 'The conversion by ISOICO includes a helipad likely for helicopter & UAV ops.' Iranian Navy will soon start sea trials of a new forward base ship named new base (442) like IRIS Makran (441) is a converted crude oil tanker previously named Tabukan (IMO: 8917467).The conversion by ISOICO includes a helipad likely for helicopter & UAV ops. — Mehdi H. (@mhmiranusa) April 30, 2025 A separate OSINT account on X by the name of U.S. Homeland Security News commented on IRIS Makran (441), calling it an 'Iranian mothership' that 'provides intelligence and targeting information to the Houthi rebels in Yemen against US forces in the Red Sea.' 🚨Update: Iranian mothership is providing intelligence and targeting information to the Houthi rebels in Yemen against US forces in the Red Sea. Will the US target this warship?? US is doing the same for Ukraine against Russia. — US Homeland Security News (@defense_civil25) May 4, 2025 Click here to read more Also read: US 'Not Serious' About Nuclear Talks After Trump's Secondary Sanctions: Iran
