KHORRAMABAD, Iran — The U.S. Air Force and Air National Guard reportedly carried out overnight airstrikes against military targets in western Iran, with the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) Aerospace Force's Imam Ali Missile Base near Khorramabad in Lorestan Province appearing to be among the primary targets.
According to numerous eyewitness accounts, the strikes were conducted in at least two separate waves, with the first explosions reported at approximately 03:47–03:48 local time and a second round of strikes occurring around 03:55–03:57.
Residents across Khorramabad reported powerful explosions that shook buildings throughout the city. Several witnesses said the first blast occurred at around 03:47, while others described repeated explosions shortly afterward, suggesting multiple munitions struck the target area during the opening phase of the operation.
Explosions Reported Across Multiple Cities
The effects of the strikes were also reported outside Khorramabad.
In the nearby city of Borujerd, residents said they heard exceptionally loud detonations between 03:48 and 03:50. Some witnesses described hearing a roaring sound in the sky before a powerful explosion, while others believed the sounds were caused by military aircraft or missile activity. One resident said the noise was louder than thunder and unlike anything previously experienced.
A second wave of explosions was later reported. Witnesses in Borujerd said another powerful blast occurred at approximately 03:55, while residents in Khorramabad confirmed another major explosion at around 03:57, describing it as the second significant detonation of the night.
Further reports came from Alisht in Lorestan Province's Selseleh County, where residents heard two separate loud detonations at approximately 03:47 and 03:56. Local witnesses noted that missile-related activity has previously been associated with the area but said they could not determine whether the sounds came from missile launches or incoming strikes.
Timeline of Reported Events
- 03:47 – First powerful explosions reported in Khorramabad.
- 03:48 – Additional heavy explosions heard across Khorramabad, with residents reporting buildings shaking.
- 03:48–03:50 – Residents in Borujerd reported loud detonations and roaring sounds in the sky.
- 03:55 – Another major explosion reported near Borujerd.
- 03:56 – Additional loud detonations reported in Alisht, Lorestan Province.
- 03:57 – Second major wave of explosions reported in Khorramabad.
The eyewitness reports indicate the overnight operation involved at least two distinct waves of strikes separated by roughly ten minutes.
Imam Ali Missile Base
The Imam Ali Missile Base, located near Khorramabad in the Zagros Mountains, is one of the IRGC Aerospace Force's major missile facilities. The installation is built into the mountainside and is widely reported to include underground tunnels, storage bunkers, operational facilities, and missile launch infrastructure designed to protect strategic assets.
The base has been associated with Iran's ballistic missile program, including the Shahab-3 medium-range ballistic missile, which has an estimated range of about 1,300 kilometers and is capable of carrying a payload of approximately 800 to 1,200 kilograms. Open-source satellite imagery and previous defense analyses have also identified underground tunnel networks, storage areas, and positions for mobile transporter erector-launchers (TELs) at the site.
Damage Assessment Remains Unclear
As of now, there has been no official confirmation regarding the extent of damage to the Imam Ali Missile Base or other military facilities in western Iran. It also remains unclear whether underground missile storage areas or launch infrastructure were affected.
Based on eyewitness reports from Khorramabad, Borujerd, and Alisht, the overnight operation appeared to involve sustained strikes against military targets in western Lorestan Province while broader military operations were reportedly taking place elsewhere in Iran. Independent verification of the reported impacts and a full battle damage assessment have not yet been released.
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