The 18th Wave of “True Promise 4”: Iran Redraws the Equation of Deterrence
In an unprecedented move reflecting a qualitative shift in Iranian strategy, the armed forces and the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) announced on Wednesday the launch of the 18th wave of Operation “True Promise 4,” in response to the American-Zionist aggression that began last Saturday and targeted civilians and the resources of the Iranian people.
A Decisive Response and Waves of Deterrence
The IRGC emphasized that the operations are no longer merely defensive, but also include striking American bases in the Gulf and Zionist targets deep within the occupied territories, a move reflecting a shift from a policy of deterrence to imposing military equations on adversaries.
The Iranian army also announced the organization and equipping of veterans and volunteers to participate in the “long battle,” stressing that Iran will not allow any party to infringe upon its sovereignty or national security.
Naval Control
The IRGC Navy emphasized that no warship will dare approach within 800 miles of Iran, and that pursuit operations will extend to American forces even to their bases. The IRGC asserted that continued American deception will lead to collapse. The enemy’s military and economic infrastructure, noting that the world’s largest and most expensive armies are fleeing the battlefield under Iranian pressure.
Resilience in the Face of Aggression
The Iranian Ministry of Health announced that the recent US-Zionist aggression resulted in the martyrdom of 926 people, including 180 children, and the injury of 6,186 others, including 301 minors, in stark evidence of the brutality of the attack on civilians and the resources of the Iranian people. Despite these losses, the Iranian people remain steadfast and united in the face of aggression, determined to defend their land and sovereignty, proving to the world that the will of the Islamic nation cannot be broken by aggressors.
Confronting the Media and Comprehensive Deterrence
The Iranian Ministry of Intelligence responded to the New York Times’ claims, calling them a campaign of lies and psychological warfare, and affirmed the continued and unwavering response against US bases, interests, and targets in the occupied Palestinian territories. At the same time, Brigadier General Abolfazl Shekarchi declared that any threat to Iranian embassies would be met with a similar response against Israeli embassies, emphasizing that the Gulf has become an area of Iranian operations. Complete, and that no American or allied forces will be safe.
The Iranian army also announced the destruction of six Israeli drones and the continuation of attacks on American bases in Kuwait and Bahrain, as well as Israeli targets in the occupied territories, in a clear message about Iran’s ability to control regional equations and impose a comprehensive deterrent.
Iranian Deterrence: An Invincible Force
The 18th wave of Operation “True Promise 4” confirms that Iran has moved from a defensive posture to one of imposing comprehensive strategic deterrence. Iranian operations combine military force, naval deterrence, media countermeasures, and civilian protection to demonstrate that any attack on its interests or security will be met with a broad and decisive response in an operational theater stretching from the Gulf to deep within the occupied territories.