Iran war: What has been hit so far – and the military assets in play
Iran War: What Has Been Hit So Far – and the Military Assets in Play
The United States and Israel have intensified attacks on Iran for the fourth consecutive day, following an operation that resulted in the death of its supreme leader. With hostilities showing no signs of abating, Sky News has compiled a map detailing the assaults on both sides and the key military assets involved in the region.
Operation and Casualties
The US launched Operation Epic Fury on Saturday, targeting Iran’s leadership and killing Ayatollah Ali Khamenei at his Tehran residence. Israel joined the campaign, conducting over 100 aerial strikes that eliminated numerous high-ranking Iranian military figures within three days. According to Nic Jenzen Jones of Armament Research Services (ARES), precision-guided munitions were central to the attacks, including air-delivered weapons like the AGM-154 Joint Standoff Weapon (JSOW) and ballistic missiles from the Blue Sparrow series. He noted the use of 500-, 1,000-, and 2,000-pound bombs, alongside surface-to-surface missiles such as Tomahawks and the Precision Strike Missile (PrSm).
“Preliminary analysis shows that the United States and Israel used a variety of precision guided munitions to strike Iran,” said Nic Jenzen Jones, director at Armament Research Services. “These included air-delivered weapons such as the AGM-154 Joint Standoff Weapon (JSOW), Blue Sparrow-series air-launched ballistic missiles, and various 500-, 1,000- and 2,000-pound-class bombs. In addition, surface-to-surface missiles were also fired, including sea-based Tomahawk-series missiles and the land-based Precision Strike Missile (PrSm).”
Iran’s Retaliation and UK Involvement
Iran has escalated its response, deploying drones and missiles against Israel, the UAE, Bahrain, Jordan, Oman, and Qatar. The US confirmed six military personnel were killed, while a drone strike targeted an RAF base in Cyprus. Iran’s attack on RAF Akrotiri demonstrated its capability to strike UK facilities, though the missile’s range limits its reach. The UK’s base in Cyprus is within range of Iran’s Ghadr and Emad-1 missiles, which can also target Moscow or Athens.
Sky News’ Data and Forensics team analyzed the strategic significance of the joint US-UK base, highlighting its role in the conflict. Sir Keir Starmer initially denied US permission to use the base for strikes on Tehran. Satellite images from Sunday morning revealed 14 aircraft, including six F-16s and two P-8 Poseidon spy planes, stationed near the runway. Analysts at Jane’s Defence Weekly noted the UK operates only P-8 Poseidons among the models observed.
Movement of Military Aircraft
Flight data shows 47 US military cargo and refuelling planes have been active recently, shuttling between the Middle East and Europe. At least 15 of these aircraft passed through British bases, including four at Diego Garcia. The base has drawn attention due to Donald Trump’s criticism of the UK’s plan to transfer the Chagos Islands to Mauritius. Meanwhile, US bases in Germany have seen a net loss of 52 planes since February 23, with more departures than arrivals. Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar also experienced a similar trend, as it became a potential target for Iranian counterattacks.
Aftermath at Iranian Naval Bases
Satellite imagery captures the damage at two Iranian naval installations. Bandar Abbas, the main naval headquarters, shows fires at its military harbor. A burning ship, the Makran, is also visible, raising concerns about its operational status. Analysts suggest the Makran, Iran’s largest naval vessel, serves as a mobile base. If inoperable, this would weaken Iran’s maritime capabilities. The ship is one of six tracked by Sky News using TankerTrackers data, positioned near Qeshm Island in the Strait of Hormuz.
