Iran Escalates Response: “True Promise 4” Strikes US Bases and the Zionist Entity
The Islamic Republic of Iran launched the 16th wave of Operation “True Promise 4,” targeting US bases and the Zionist entity with long-range missiles and advanced drones that appeared in action for the first time.
The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) confirmed that these precision strikes are part of a series of previous operations aimed at deterring aggressors and protecting national sovereignty, sending a clear message that the Iranian response will be decisive and strategic.
Bases and the Zionist Entity in the Crosshairs
The Islamic Republic of Iran launched a series of precision strikes against US bases and the Zionist entity as part of Operation “True Promise 4,” aimed at strengthening deterrence and protecting national sovereignty.
The attacks included the US Sheikh Isa Air Base in Bahrain, where the strikes destroyed the command center, fuel depots, and living quarters for military commanders, resulting in the deaths of several US Marines.
The IRGC also managed to seize an armed Zionist “Hormuz 900” drone, which is now under examination by Iranian experts. The military, in a strategic victory highlighting the development of Iranian air defense capabilities.
The Islamic Republic’s air defense system announced the downing of a US F-15 fighter jet, reflecting the efficiency of its air defenses and their ability to confront the enemy on various fronts and impose control over regional airspace.
Massacres will not go unanswered.
The Iranian Red Crescent reported the martyrdom of 787 civilians, including children, as a result of more than 1,039 attacks on 153 Iranian cities. The attacks targeted schools, hospitals, residential neighborhoods, sports stadiums, and wedding halls in an attempt to terrorize civilians and destabilize the country.
The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) affirmed that any massacres will not go unanswered, calling on the international community and human rights organizations to intervene urgently to hold the aggressors accountable and protect civilians.
Destruction of US defense systems.
Iran successfully destroyed a second US THAAD missile defense system in West Asia, in addition to destroying a radar at the Ruwais base in the UAE. This restored the Iranian missile force’s ability to launch highly accurate strikes.
Brigadier General Reza Talaei, Deputy Minister of Defense for Strategic Planning, indicated that the advanced weapons would be deployed gradually to ensure optimal use and achieve maximum deterrence, emphasizing that Iranian operations would force aggressors to reconsider their calculations.
Operations Beyond Borders
The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) announced the destruction of headquarters belonging to anti-revolutionary groups in Iraqi Kurdistan using 30 precision drones, following meticulous intelligence efforts. The statement affirmed that the operations were directed exclusively against US military bases and the Israeli heartland, while preserving the safety of neighboring countries, reflecting a commitment to international law and the principles of legitimate self-defense.
Control of the Strait of Hormuz
In a related development, US and British oil tankers were targeted with drones and precision missiles, coinciding with strikes on the US naval base in Bahrain.
The IRGC announced the closure of the Strait of Hormuz in response to the aggression, demonstrating Iran’s ability to control strategic waterways and impose direct restrictions on the movements of enemy naval forces.
Operations Deep Inside Enemy Territory
Iran targeted the Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar with missiles and drones, destroying enemy command centers and logistical facilities. Precision strikes were also launched deep inside Israel, placing it on the defensive and diminishing its military operational capabilities in the region.
The Diplomatic Dimension
Internationally, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov stressed that the US-Israeli aggression against Iran undermines the foundations of international law and threatens regional security and stability.
Iran’s representative to the United Nations, Reza Bahreini, affirmed that the current time is not suitable for negotiations with the United States, and that the sole focus is on a decisive response and the defense of national sovereignty.
He also clarified that Iranian operations do not target neighboring countries, but rather protect them from the exploitation of their territories for attacks against Iran, while adhering to the principles of good neighborliness and regional security.
The Decisive Response Continues
The operations of the Islamic Republic of Iran demonstrate that any aggression against its territory will not go unanswered. The precision strikes and the recapture of enemy weapons send a clear message to all aggressors that Iran is steadfast and a protector of its people and national sovereignty.
These confrontations reflect the Iranian armed forces’ ability to effectively combine defense and offense, thus strengthening strategic deterrence and reshaping the balance of power in the region. The continuation of these operations confirms that the Iranian response will remain an effective deterrent force, capable of confronting any threat and establishing new rules for regional security, thereby protecting the nation’s interests and preserving its sovereignty.