Wave 20 of Operation True Promise 3
Devastations (new video) in Tel Aviv, Haifa, Ben Gurion, Military Hubs
by Carlo Domenico Cristofori
VT
«A new wave of Iranian ballistic missile strikes targeted central and northern parts of “Israel” on Sunday, marking the first such attack since US airstrikes hit Iran’s nuclear facilities on Sunday at dawn. Sirens were activated across multiple areas, with Israeli authorities urging settlers to remain in shelters» Al Mayadeen lebanese newspaper has reported today.
Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi has condemned the US airstrikes as a violation of all international treaties, stating that “Iran reserves all options to defend its sovereignty, interests, and people.”
«The Islamic Revolution Guards Corps said it has, for the first time, launched multi-warhead Kheibar-Shekan (castle buster) ballistic missiles in its retaliatory strikes against the Zionist regime» TASNIM Iranian News agency close to IRGC has written.
The IRGC on Sunday gave details of the 20th wave of Iran’s attacks against the Zionist regime as part of the Operation True Promise III. It said the most recent stage of attacks was launched by firing 40 solid- and liquid-fuel ballistic missiles.
Multi-warhead Kheibar shekan ballistic missiles -the third generation of the IRGC Aerospace Force’s missiles- were fired in Sunday’s strike for the first time, the IRGC said, adding that modern and surprising tactics were employed to increase the accuracy of missiles and ensure their effective and destructive impact on the targets.
According to the Israeli military, around 30 missiles were launched from Iran in two salvos toward Gush Dan and the north. On its part, Iranian state television reported strikes on at least 10 separate sites. Sirens were reportedly not activated in several areas, mainly Haifa, prior to impact, raising concerns over the entity’s early warning system.
Confirmed missile impacts were recorded in Haifa, Tel Aviv, Ness Ziona, Beer Yaakov, Ramla, and the settlement of Bat Yam, where a fire broke out in a residential building. In Haifa, one missile struck without any prior alert, prompting internal outrage over the failure of the alarm system.
IRGC launched on Ben Gurion, military, research sites struck
Simultaneously, the Islamic Revolution Guard Corps (IRGC) announced the launch of the 20th wave of Operation True Promise 3, targeting key sites across the occupied territories with a combination of long-range ballistic missiles utilizing advanced strike tactics.
IRGC spokesperson Major General Naeini announced that the latest phase of the operation employed missiles powered by both liquid and solid propellants, equipped with high-impact warheads and enhanced features specifically designed to bypass enemy air defense systems.
The IRGC confirmed that the targets struck during this wave included Ben Gurion Airport, a biological research facility, and command, control, and logistical support bases at multiple levels.
Naeini described the operation as a continued part of Iran’s strategic military response to the coordinated aggression by the United States and the Israeli occupation.
23 settlers injured as Iranian missiles hit central, northern “Israel”
Meanwhile, Iranian media reported that over 20 missiles landed in various locations across the occupied territories.
Israeli media reported that medical teams are assessing the affected areas for damage and casualties. In a related development, Israeli media reported, citing Magen David Adom (MDA), that emergency responders are attending to 23 settlers injured in the Iranian ballistic missile strikes on central and northern “Israel”, including some in critical condition.
MDA added that its teams are continuing to survey the reported impact sites, Israeli media reported.