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Israel said Sunday evening it struck an Iranian refueling aircraft on the ground at Mashhad airport in northeastern Iran, approximately 2,300 kilometers from Israel, according to the Yedioth Ahronoth newspaper.
“The Air Force struck an Iranian refueling aircraft at the airport in the city of Mashhad in northeastern Iran,” the daily reported, citing an Israeli army statement.
The statement noted this was the farthest strike since the beginning of the operation—roughly 2,300 kilometers from Israeli territory—and marked the first time Israeli forces targeted an Iranian aircraft on the ground.
Meanwhile, Iranian media on Sunday reported explosions in Mashhad "Two locations in Mashhad suffered explosions and fires," Fars news agency reported, adding that "air defences were activated in the area".
The local Tasnim news agency said the blasts were heard near the city's Shahid Hasheminejad Airport..
"No damage has been reported to the airport buildings or runway," it added.
Israel launched coordinated airstrikes on multiple locations across Iran early Friday, targeting military and nuclear facilities, prompting Tehran to respond with retaliatory missile strikes. Israel has since expanded its operations to include Iran’s oil and gas infrastructure.
Israeli authorities said at least 13 people have been killed and more than 370 injured in Iranian missile attacks since Friday.
Iranian officials reported at least 78 killed on the first day of Israel’s assault, with additional casualties—including children—on the second day of strikes.
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