In recent days, satellite imagery has captured the visible aftermath of strikes across the Middle East. As the conflict expands, damage has been documented in both Iran and the United Arab Emirates. Other countries — including Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, Oman, and Saudi Arabia — have also experienced attacks as the full scope of the escalation continues to develop.
This Timelapse includes before and after imagery at:
Jebel Ali Port, UAE — Smoke rises above Jebel Ali Port, which is situated next to the Palm Jumeirah and is one of the largest container ports in the Middle East.
Dubai, UAE — A plume of smoke rises within the Dubai metropolitan area following explosions.
District 7, Tehran — Smoke rises from strikes reported in the central part of the Iranian capital.
Presidential Complex, Tehran, Iran — Satellite imagery shows severe structural damage at Iran’s presidential complex in central Tehran following the attacks.
Konarak Naval Base, Iran — Smoke rises from the Konarak Naval Base along Iran’s southeastern coast on the Gulf of Oman.
Bandar Abbas Military Harbour, Iran — Damage is visible at Iran’s main naval harbor on the Strait of Hormuz following the strikes.
Tabriz North Missile Base, Iran — Several tunnel entrances at the base appear collapsed following the attacks.
Source imagery: Planet / Vantor / ESA
