On June 13, 2025, the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) conducted an airstrike on Tabriz International Airport in Iran, home to the Iranian Air Force's 2nd Tactical Fighter Base. The operation, referred to as Operation Rising Lion, involved the use of bunker buster munitions that created craters measuring between 750 and 850 meters in diameter on the airport's runway. The initial phase of the strike focused on disabling the runways to prevent Iranian jets from taking off, followed by systematic destruction of fighter aircraft and munitions depots at the base. The attack effectively grounded Iranian air capabilities at Tabriz Airport by targeting critical infrastructure and military assets.