Iranian Missile Strikes Persist, Breach Israeli Defense: 17th Round Targets Key Locations in Haifa, Jerusalem

The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) released a statement to declare the commencement of the seventeenth phase of Operation “Truthful Promise 3.” The operation was conducted in the occupied territories, targeting military centers, defense industries, command and control hubs, and companies facilitating military operations of the regime. Additionally, the Nevatim and Hatzor airbases were among the objectives targeted.

According to the statement, these locations have been identified as key centers of malevolent activity against the oppressed communities in Gaza, Lebanon, and Yemen, as well as against the Islamic Republic of Iran, since the onset of Operation Al-Aqsa Storm.

The statement emphasized that the extensive missile launches and targeted strikes in Tel Aviv, Haifa, and Beersheba highlight the growing offensive capabilities of ballistic missiles, aiming to continue until the complete retribution against the regime’s criminal faction is achieved.

The unwavering unity and resilience displayed by the Iranian populace amid current tensions and triumphs—augmented by supportive messages from global citizens, backing from allied nations, resistance groups, and esteemed religious leaders—have emboldened the resolve and determination of Islamic Iran’s forces in this significant defense effort.

Israeli newspaper Maariv posed the question, “Are we observing a total breakdown of the Israeli defense system in the face of Iranian missile threats?”

The mayor of Haifa announced that Iranian missiles targeted two strategic sites within the city.

Reports have emerged of Iranian missiles striking the Israeli Interior Ministry in Haifa, resulting in significant casualties. The attack left 45 individuals injured, while the Israeli fire department reported considerable damage throughout central Israel as a consequence of the missile strikes.