Wave 50 Crowns the Storm of “True Promise 4”: US Bases Under Fire as Iran Expands its Deterrence Front from Hormuz to the Heart of the Zionist Entity
In an unprecedented military escalation reflecting a profound shift in the nature of the confrontation in the region, Iran continues its extensive offensive operations within the framework of “True Promise 4,” targeting US military bases and the Zionist entity’s military and intelligence centers with a series of successive waves of missile strikes and drone attacks.
With the operations reaching their 50th wave, the map of engagement appears to have expanded to include US bases scattered throughout the Gulf and West Asia, in addition to strategic sites within the occupied Palestinian territories. This reflects complete control and the imposition of a new deterrence equation against Washington and its allies in the region.
Escalating Operations: Waves 45 to 50 Chart the Course of the Confrontation
Data from the Iranian Revolutionary Guard revealed a significant escalation in the pace of military operations within “True Promise 4,” with successive waves of attacks rapidly targeting the US military infrastructure in the region.
In the 45th wave, the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) Navy launched precision missile strikes targeting Al Dhafra Air Base, hitting early warning radars, command and control centers, and US troop concentrations using cruise and ballistic missiles.
The 47th wave saw the use of solid-fueled Khaibar Shakan and liquid-fueled Qadr missiles, targeting the US Al Udeid Air Base, as well as military targets within the occupied territories, including the Negev, Beersheba, Lod, and Nevatim Air Base.
In the 48th wave, carried out concurrently with operations by Hezbollah, strikes targeted military sites in northern occupied territories, including the Galilee, the Golan Heights, and Haifa, in addition to US bases in the region, using a combination of ballistic missiles and suicide drones.
The 49th wave focused on air defenses.
The 49th wave saw a clear focus on targeting the defensive infrastructure of US bases in the region. The Revolutionary Guard announced that the strikes targeted Patriot radars, control towers, and air defense berms within Al Dhafra Air Base, causing significant damage to the air defense systems.
The attacks also targeted Sheikh Issa Air Base, where early warning radars, aircraft hangars, the central platform, and military aircraft fuel depots were destroyed.
The strikes also extended to Al Udayri Air Base, where military equipment depots, troop assembly areas, and helicopter hangars were targeted.
The commander of the Revolutionary Guard’s naval forces, Admiral Ali Reza Tangsiri, confirmed that these attacks hit “specific and important” targets, noting that a number of military facilities within those bases were burned as a result of the strikes.
Wave 50: The Peak of Military Escalation
The fiftieth wave of Operation “True Promise 4” marked the peak of military escalation to date.
The Revolutionary Guard’s Aerospace Force announced a large-scale attack using precision-guided attack drones targeting a series of US military bases in the region, including:
Al Dhafra Air Base
Fujairah Air Base.
Juffair Air Base.
Fifth Fleet Headquarters.
Ali Al Salem Air Base.
Azraq Air Base.
The strikes also targeted early warning radars deployed in the region, which are used to provide protection for the Zionist entity.
The Revolutionary Guard confirmed that these operations were carried out in honor of the lives of a number of military commanders who were killed during the aggression, noting that Iranian drones continue to monitor and track the deployment of US forces in the region.
Strikes Deep Inside the Entity’s Intelligence Base
In parallel with targeting US bases, the Iranian Armed Forces announced that they had carried out drone attacks targeting sensitive military and intelligence sites inside the occupied Palestinian territories.
According to a statement from the Iranian Army, the strikes targeted the Zionist Military Intelligence Directorate (Aman), in addition to Unit 8200, which specializes in intelligence gathering, cyber operations, and intercepting digital communications.
The attacks also targeted gathering points for the entity’s warplanes at various military bases.
Damage Inside US Bases
In an indication of the impact of the Iranian strikes, two US officials acknowledged that five US military refueling aircraft sustained significant damage as a result of an Iranian missile attack targeting Prince Sultan Air Base in Saudi Arabia.
US media reports indicated that the aircraft were severely damaged in the attack, while US Central Command declined to comment on the details of the strike.
Iranian Air Defenses Shoot Down Dozens of Drones
On the air defense front, the Iranian military command announced its success in shooting down 118 enemy drones since the beginning of the aggression.
The Khatam al-Anbiya Air Defense Headquarters explained that Iranian air defense systems managed to shoot down several drones in the past few hours, including Hermes and Orbiter drones that attempted to infiltrate Iranian airspace.
The command emphasized that these successes reflect the escalation of Iranian defense capabilities and the integration of the national air defense network.
The Strait of Hormuz Under Iranian Control
In a significant development regarding maritime security, the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) confirmed that the Strait of Hormuz is now under the complete control of the Iranian Navy.
He indicated that ships and oil tankers belonging to countries participating in or cooperating with the aggression would not be allowed to pass through the strait, warning that any attempt to circumvent Iranian measures could be met with a direct attack.
In the same context, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi said that the United States is now seeking to obtain