Satellite imagery analyzed by researchers at Oregon State University suggests that Iranian missiles struck five Israeli military facilities during last month’s 12-day war, according to a report by the Telegraph.

The British newspaper said that six Iranian missiles hit targets located in the northern, central and southern regions of the Israeli occupied territories, including an intelligence-gathering center and a logistics base.

The findings were based on radar satellite data that identified blast damage consistent with missile strikes.

These strikes were previously undisclosed by Israeli military due to strict censorship laws. Israeli authorities have not publicly acknowledged the strikes, and the Israeli military declined to comment when contacted by the Telegraph, the newspaper said.

Military censorship laws in Israel restrict the publication of sensitive security information, particularly during active conflicts.

During the war, Israeli officials and the United States claimed that approximately 84% of the Iranian missiles were intercepted by Israeli and American air defense systems.

However, according to the Telegraph, data analysis indicates that a growing number of Iranian missiles successfully penetrated the much-vaunted air defenses during the first eight days of the conflict.

Analysts suggest this may have been due to factors including a limited supply of interceptor missiles, more sophisticated Iranian technology, or changes in attack strategy.

Iran employed coordinated drone and missile attacks to overwhelm Israel’s air defenses. The use of suicide drones even when intercepted served to confuse systems and allow more missiles to penetrate.

A senior Iranian official, quoted by the Telegraph who spoke on condition of anonymity, said that the use of suicide drones in combination with missiles was a deliberate strategy aimed at overwhelming Israeli defenses.

“The main goal of firing drones is to keep their systems busy. Many don’t even get through – they’re intercepted – but they still cause confusion,” the official was quoted as saying.

On June 13, the Israeli regime launched an unlawful aggression against Iran, leading to the assassination of many senior commanders, nuclear scientists, and ordinary citizens.

Iran retaliated in less than 24 hours with a barrage of missiles and drones, and followed it up with a series of retaliatory operations under True Promise III.

The US entered the war on behalf of Israel on June 22, when its bombers hit three Iranian nuclear sites in brazen violation of international law.

In response, Iran launched a missile strike on Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar, the largest US military air base in West Asia, in an act of self-defense.

The embattled Israeli regime was forced to unilaterally accept a truce deal on June 24.

The Israeli authorities concealed information about Iran’s destruction of five military facilities during the 12-day war, the British newspaper Daily Telegraph reported, citing an analysis of satellite data conducted in University of Oregon.

According to satellite images, six Iranian missiles hit five sites in the north, south and central part of Israel, including a large military base, an intelligence gathering center and a logistics base.

It is noted that in general, during the 12-day war, Iran attacked more than 40 Israeli infrastructure facilities.

In a recent report, the British newspaper The Telegraph revealed the extent of the destruction inflicted on the occupied territories during the 12-day war and stated that the news about five Israeli military bases being targeted by Iran was censored.

While the Israeli army and cabinet refrained from providing details on the damage caused by Iran’s “True Promise” operation, The Telegraph reported that Israel censored the news of five of its military bases being hit.

According to the report, five military sites in the north, south, and center of the occupied territories were hit by six Iranian missiles. Among the targeted sites were a major airbase, an intelligence gathering center, and a logistics base—yet the news about these strikes was not released.

The report states: “According to radar data reviewed by The Telegraph, Iranian missiles appear to have directly hit five Israeli military installations during the recent 12-day conflict. These strikes were not publicly disclosed by Israeli officials, and due to strict military censorship laws, they cannot be reported from inside Israel.”

These new findings were shared with The Telegraph by American academics at Oregon State University, who specialize in using satellite radar data to assess bomb damage in conflict zones.

The Telegraph also noted that the Israeli military has evaded questions about the extent of the damage, merely stating: “We do not comment on the interception rate of missiles or the damage to our bases. What we can say is that all relevant units maintained operational continuity throughout the operation.”

The report goes on to say that Iran’s attack on the five aforementioned military sites was in addition to 36 other strikes that managed to bypass Israel’s air defense systems and caused significant damage to Israeli infrastructure.

Fifteen thousand residents of the occupied territories have been displaced—a striking number, as they have been distributed across hotels throughout the region, and free housing shortages have been officially reported.

Channel 13 of Israel, quoting a well-known Israeli journalist last week, stated: “Many [Iranian] missiles hit Israeli army bases and strategic locations, which we have not reported on so far… This has created a situation where people don’t realize how accurate the Iranians were and how much damage was inflicted in many places.”

An Oregon State University researcher also said that his team is working on a more comprehensive assessment of missile damage in the occupied territories, with findings expected to be published in about two weeks.

By Palestine Chronicle Staff

US researchers shared satellite data showing Iranian missiles penetrated Israeli airspace and struck sensitive infrastructure.

According to a report by The Telegraph, six Iranian missiles struck five separate Israeli military installations during the recent 12-day war, based on satellite radar data that has not been released publicly due to strict Israeli military censorship.

The British newspaper revealed that although the Iranian strikes targeted major Israeli military sites—including an air base, an intelligence center, and a logistics hub—Israeli authorities did not acknowledge the attacks, and domestic reporting remains restricted under military gag orders.

“The new data were shared with The Telegraph by US academics at Oregon State University, who specialize in using satellite radar data to detect bomb damage in war zones,” the report said.

The report noted 36 Iranian strikes that bypassed Israel’s air defense systems, damaging not only military targets but also civilian and industrial infrastructure.

Among the affected sites were oil and electrical installations, the Weizmann Institute—one of Israel’s leading research institutions—and the Soroka University Medical Center. Additionally, seven densely populated areas were struck, displacing more than 15,000 residents.

One strike triggered large fires in the city of Haifa, according to images circulating on social media.

Despite the scale of damage, Israeli officials reported only 28 fatalities nationwide.

According to The Telegraph, the proportion of missiles “that got through grew steadily in the first eight days of the 12-day war.” This was likely due to a combination of Israel conserving its interceptor missile supply, enhanced Iranian launch tactics, and the use of more advanced missiles.

Israel’s multi-tiered air defense network—including American-supplied THAAD systems and naval-based interceptors—was activated during the conflict. Nevertheless, Channel 13 journalist Raviv Drucker noted that many Iranian strikes on strategic Israeli locations remain underreported.

“People don’t realize how precise the Iranians were and how much damage they caused in many places,” he said.

Corey Sher, a researcher at Oregon State University, stated that his team is preparing a more comprehensive damage assessment for both Israel and Iran. The findings are expected to be published within two weeks.

According to the researcher, the primary Iranian tactic was launching drones and missiles in tandem to overwhelm and confuse defense systems.

Iran has widely publicized the footage of its missiles penetrating Israeli defenses.

Major General Ali Fazli, deputy commander of the Revolutionary Guards, declared, “We are in the best defensive position in the 47-year history of the Islamic Revolution – never before have we been at such a level in terms of military readiness, operational cohesion, and fighter morale”.

Despite Israeli strikes on Iran’s military leadership and nuclear facilities, much of Iran’s ballistic missile arsenal remains intact.

(PC, AJA)

At least five Israeli military facilities were directly hit by Iranian missiles during the 12-day war between Tehran and Jerusalem, British newspaper The Telegraph reported Saturday.

Based on radar and satellite data reviewed by Oregon State University researchers and shared with The Telegraph, six Iranian missiles struck military targets across northern, central and southern Israel. The targeted sites included the Camp Zipporit base near Nazareth, Camp Glilot, the Tel Nof airbase, an intelligence collection center and a major logistics facility.

1 View gallery IDF bases damaged by Iranian missiles during war ( Illustration: The Telegraph )

None of the strikes were disclosed by Israeli authorities at the time, likely due to strict military censorship laws governing the publication of sensitive information during wartime. The IDF declined to comment on the report but stated that “all relevant units maintained functional continuity throughout the operation.”

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These confirmed impacts are in addition to at least 36 other Iranian missiles that breached Israel’s air defense systems, causing significant damage to residential and industrial buildings. While most Iranian missiles were intercepted, the success rate of Iran’s strikes improved as the war progressed—possibly due to improved launch tactics or the deployment of more advanced missile systems, though experts say the reasons remain unclear.

Satellite data analysis suggests Iran shaped its attack method to overwhelm Israeli defenses, pairing fast missiles with slower drones to divide attention and reduce interception success. Despite the challenges, an estimated 84–87 percent of Iranian missiles were intercepted, according to Israeli, US and external sources.