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Iran says Bushehr airport out of service after US attacks

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Iranian Government Spokesperson Fatemeh Mohajerani visited Bushehr province and inspected the city's airport, officially announcing that the infrastructure has been taken out of operational service following a direct missile strike.

During her site visit to the southern airport complex, Mohajerani detailed the severe damage inflicted upon aviation assets stationed on the ground.

Direct strike destroys public transport aircraft 

In her statement, Mohajerani recounted observing the wreckage of a newly modernized aircraft that had been acquired to support public transportation and citizen welfare.

The spokesperson noted that a direct missile impact resulted in the complete destruction of the plane's entire fuselage, leaving behind nothing except a small fraction of the tail section.

Over 350 civil servants killed in line of duty

Following her assessment at the airport, Mohajerani met with the families of fallen service members and officials.

During the visit, she highlighted the human toll among state personnel, stating that over 350 government employees have been killed while carrying out their duties and providing services to the public during these events.