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Newly revealed radar data has confirmed that six Iranian ballistic missiles directly struck five Israeli military bases during the June 13–24 war between Israel and the Islamic Republic of Iran.
The strikes, independently verified by The Jerusalem Post and first reported by The Telegraph on Sunday, had not been disclosed publicly within Israel due to military censorship regulations.
The radar data, shared with The Telegraph by researchers at Oregon State University, was obtained using satellite-based analysis designed to detect structural changes from explosive impacts. It showed evidence of missile damage at five distinct IDF military installations, including indications of direct hits.
Despite the seriousness of the revelation, Western sources confirmed that the actual damage from these missile strikes was minor compared to previous Iranian attacks, notably those in October 2024.
During the October 2024 escalation, Iran struck Tel Nof and Nevatim air force bases with significant force. However, Israeli defense officials noted that the IDF had, since then, strategically redistributed its capabilities and enhanced its underground protection infrastructure.
These measures ensured that neither air force operations nor intelligence capabilities were affected by the June 2025 hits. Crucially, no casualties were reported as a result of the attacks.
The Israeli military had reportedly transferred large volumes of intelligence assets underground earlier in the year, following a warning from its elite Sapir unit about potential Iranian missile barrages.
This proactive move helped shield critical operations from destruction and was a key factor in minimizing damage. Corey Scher, a researcher involved in the radar analysis at Oregon State University, told The Telegraph that a comprehensive assessment of Iranian and Israeli military damage was underway and would be published in the coming weeks.
The report noted that early in the June war, only 2% of Iranian missiles penetrated Israel’s robust missile defense system. However, by the seventh day, that breach rate had risen sharply to 16%.
This increase was likely due to Iran’s ability to launch large salvos. Still, in the final days of the war, the effectiveness of Iran’s missile launches declined again as its firing capacity weakened.
The secrecy surrounding the June base strikes stems from Israel’s military censorship laws, which restrict reporting on sensitive national security matters. While satellite data offers strong indications of damage, analysts noted that full confirmation would require ground inspections or high-resolution satellite imagery.
Despite the strikes, the IDF’s layered missile defense systems, alongside improved operational readiness and strategic distribution, prevented what could have been a much more damaging blow.
As tensions in the region remain high, the evolving use of satellite radar by civilian researchers to monitor war damage highlights a new era of transparency, even in conflicts heavily shielded by official secrecy.