Following coordinated US-Israeli strikes on Iran, Tehran launched retaliatory drone and missile strikes across the Gulf, targeting US bases, allied infrastructure, and energy facilities. While various media outlets have reported extensive damage, much of the actual impact remains speculative.
We are providing medium-resolution imagery (3m) to allow for a direct assessment of the ground truth. Based on our current visuals, it is clear that these strikes do not represent a "scorched earth" response. While some damage may fall below the detection threshold of this resolution, any such impacts appear manageable - especially when contrasted with the more catastrophic scenarios being described elsewhere. Visual confirmation remains the most reliable metric for determining actual operational downtime.
Of the four locations included in this report, the most significant finding was observable image change to the roof of an AWS data center in the UAE. After receiving reports of an incident, we utilized our imagery to verify the claim. While the facility was certainly not "scorched to the ground," there is a clear, visible impact on the roof structure.
Imagery Review – 3/3/2026
Kharg Island (Iran)
February 27, 2026
March 2, 2026
Assessment:
Comparing imagery from February 27, 2026 to the latest on March 2, 2026 there are no major differences detected. Slight cloud cover is visible in the image from March 2.
South Pars (Iran)
February 26, 2026
February 28, 2026
Assessment:
Comparing available imagery, no differences were detected between February 26 and February 28. Image from February 28 acquired approximately 10:42 local time, subsequent imagery has been too cloudy to assess.
Ras Laffan LNG Complex (Qatar)
February 27, 2026
March 2, 2026
Assessment:
Comparing available imagery, no major differences were detected between February 27 and March 2. Slight cloud cover is visible in the image from March 2.
AWS - Khalifa Industrial Zone (UAE)
March 1, 2026
March 2, 2026
Assessment
Select data centers across Bahrain and UAE were also examined. At only one site were changes detected between March 1 and March 2, 2026 images. Those have been provided and signal a potential impact on the roof structure is visible.