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US Airstrikes Kill Iranian Naval Air Defense Officer in Strategic Southern Province

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First reported by Ynet · Jul 12, 2026

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US airstrikes in southern Iran's Jask province killed Iranian naval air defense officer Hamidreza Dehqan amid escalating tensions. The strikes targeted about 90 sites overnight, including suspected nuclear and military facilities. Israel is closely monitoring the situation, extending its home front alert status and preparing for possible Iranian attacks.

01US airstrikes killed Iranian naval air defense officer Hamidreza Dehqan in Jask province early Sunday.
02Around 90 Iranian targets were hit overnight, including nuclear and military sites, the largest since the ceasefire.
03Jask is a strategic area with key Iranian naval bases controlling Persian Gulf access.
04Israel held urgent security talks and extended its home front alert status until July 2026.
05Israeli military warns any Iranian attack on Israel will trigger a strong response.
06Internal Iranian political strife escalated into violence during Supreme Leader Khamenei's funeral.

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