A semi-official news agency stated that the strike targeted surface-to-air missile systems located within a compound that also houses radar installations near the airport. The attack triggered a series of loud explosions that shook the area surrounding the civilian airport.
Local sources confirmed that the blasts were powerful and echoed across Mashhad’s city center, prompting authorities to activate air defense systems. The strike also led to partial power outages in several nearby neighborhoods.

This attack comes amid a string of Israeli airstrikes on sensitive Iranian facilities, including previous targets in Tehran, Isfahan, and Natanz. Just two days ago, an Israeli strike reportedly hit a military cargo aircraft at Mashhad Airport.

According to international reports, these operations are part of an intensifying military campaign aimed at weakening Iran’s defense capabilities, executed through advanced aircraft and covert intelligence missions within Iranian borders.

As of now, Iranian authorities have not issued an official statement detailing the extent of the damage or potential casualties. However, state media outlets have echoed warnings that repeated strikes on military or civilian sites would cross a red line — potentially triggering a broader military response from Tehran.
The targeting of air defense systems around Mashhad Airport highlights the growing sophistication of Israel’s military capabilities and its ability to penetrate deep into Iranian territory with precise, strategic strikes.

This shift from striking nuclear sites to targeting air defense systems signals a new phase in the confrontation between the two sides, intensifying regional tensions and raising fears of a sudden security escalation.