Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 02:02am on 12 Jul 2025,Saturday International
Satellite imagery from Planet Labs reveals that a geodesic dome housing a $15 million secure communications system at Al Udeid Air Base was destroyed in Iran’s June 23 missile strike. A scorch mark and visible damage to a nearby building appeared in post-strike photos, whereas surrounding structures remained intact .The Pentagon officially confirmed that one Iranian missile penetrated base defenses, inflicting minimal damage, and affirmed continued base operations with no casualties . The strike occurred amid escalating tensions during a 12-day Iran-Israel war and preceded a ceasefire brokered by former President Trump. (PC: AP)
