Iran Unleashes True Promise III Missile Barrage; Israeli Settlers Flee as Key Targets Struck

The retaliatory operation, initiated on Friday, is being conducted under the code name “Ya Ali ibn Abi Talib” and coincides with the auspicious occasion of Eid al-Ghadir.

Sirens resounded throughout the occupied territories, prompting Israeli authorities to instruct settlers to swiftly take cover in underground shelters, as reported by Israeli media outlets.

Videos widely shared on social media platforms depict Iranian missiles successfully penetrating various tiers of Israel’s air defense systems, ultimately hitting their intended targets.

A widely circulated video depicts the Haifa power plant engulfed in flames after sustaining a missile strike attributed to Iran.

Situated in the northern regions currently under occupation, the Haifa power plant represents a vital element of the energy infrastructure for the Zionist entity. Since October 7, 2023, the facility has been subjected to a sequence of assaults.

Israeli media reports indicate that a facility, protected by the highly-touted Arrow 3 air defense system, was targeted and demolished in an Iranian missile strike.

The Bazan oil refinery complex, the most significant facility of its kind in the occupied territories, has reportedly incurred substantial damage to its pipelines. The refinery processes an estimated 200,000 barrels of oil daily.

Reports from Israeli media indicate that the military has urged settlers to refrain from filming missile impact sites and the resulting destruction.

A widespread power outage was reported in the central regions of the occupied territories following targeted strikes by Iranian missiles, leaving multiple areas without electricity.

A missile reportedly impacted a high-rise building in Ramat Gan, resulting in significant structural damage. In Petah Tikva, local authorities confirmed that another missile hit a building, leading emergency and rescue teams to swiftly respond and offer medical assistance at the scene.

In what appeared to be a criticism directed at Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, local media quoted a settler as saying, “Once we emerge from our shelters following this barrage of missile attacks, we will witness the ‘complete victory’ Netanyahu boasted about prominently displayed across the shattered squares of Tel Aviv.”

Initial reports suggest that a minimum of eight structures have been demolished amid the recent series of missile strikes attributed to Iran. Over 24 settlers have reportedly sustained injuries in the incident.

Reports have emerged of numerous settlers trapped under the debris of collapsed structures in Tel Aviv, as rescue teams strive diligently to extricate them.

Following the conclusion of the most recent phase of Operation True Promise III, the IRGC issued a statement characterizing the Monday morning strikes as “more powerful and crushing” than the preceding seven phases.

According to the statement, the operation was aimed at disrupting the command and control systems of the Zionist regime, employing sophisticated tactics and heightened intelligence-tech capabilities. This effort was supported by the legacy and contributions of martyred commanders, notably Brigadier General Amir Ali Hajizadeh.

The statement highlighted that the adversary’s complex defensive systems were so disrupted that their own air defense units mistakenly engaged in friendly fire.

In a recent statement, the IRGC highlighted that, despite the regime’s possession of advanced Western defense technology and comprehensive support from the US and allied powers, Iran’s precision strikes effectively reached critical targets within the occupied territories.

The recent statement highlighted the severe miscalculations of what it termed as the “delusional and aggressive Zionist and American adversaries” concerning Iran’s capabilities.

“It proclaimed that the time has arrived to observe the downfall of the occupying Zionist regime.”

The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) issued a sharp warning to the international supporters of the regime, cautioning that these allies should be aware of the ongoing “targeted, powerful, and relentless operations” aimed at the regime’s critical centers, which will persist until its total destruction is achieved.

On Sunday, Iran’s military authorities issued a strong advisory to settlers residing in the occupied territories, urging them to vacate the area without delay for their own safety.

Colonel Reza Sayyad, the spokesperson for Iran’s Armed Forces Communications Center, issued a stern warning to settlers, stating that staying in the area could seriously endanger their lives. This comes as Iran gears up for a “crushing” response to recent acts of Israeli military aggression.

Colonel Sayyad issued a video statement urging a withdrawal from the occupied territories, emphasizing that leaving these lands is essential for safeguarding lives. He sharply criticized what he referred to as the “Zionist regime” for its alleged acts of aggression against the Islamic Republic.

In response to Israeli actions against Iran, which commenced on Friday morning and have led to the targeted killings of several senior Iranian military figures, nuclear scientists, and civilians—among them women and children—a retaliatory operation has been initiated.

Reports indicate that casualties include Major General Mohammad Bagheri, Chief of Staff of the Iranian Armed Forces; IRGC Commander-in-Chief Hossein Salami; Brigadier General Amir Ali Hajizadeh, head of the IRGC Aerospace Division; senior IRGC commander General Gholam Ali Rashid; and Brigadier General Mohammad Kazemi, who leads the IRGC’s Intelligence Organization.

In distinct incidents, nuclear scientists Dr. Fereydoon Abbasi, Dr. Mohammad Mehdi Tehranchi, and Dr. Abdolhamid Minoucher were assassinated.

Prior to the commencement of the True Promise III operation on Friday, Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei, the Leader of the Islamic Revolution, criticized the Zionist regime’s actions, labeling them as a “big mistake, a grave error” due to its targeting of civilian areas across Iran. He cautioned that these actions would lead to detrimental repercussions.

In a televised address, he emphatically stated that Iran will not disregard the sacrifice of its esteemed martyrs, nor will it ignore aggression against its airspace.

In a series of strikes conducted on Sunday morning, the IRGC targeted the fighter jet fuel production facilities and energy supply lines in Haifa, associated with the Israeli regime, unleashing a substantial barrage of missiles and drones.

Brigadier General Ali Mohammad Naeini, spokesperson for the IRGC, announced that Iran’s armed forces are prepared to escalate their operations with increased strength and scope if hostile actions continue.

On Sunday afternoon, the IRGC launched a fresh series of missile and drone attacks targeting the Zionist regime, resulting in significant explosions in the regions of upper and lower Galilee, Haifa, Afula, and Nazareth.

Sirens echoed throughout the occupied territories as Israeli settlers were observed rushing to seek refuge in shelters.

Following the events, a substantial missile barrage targeted Tel Aviv, Haifa, and southern regions of the occupied territories. The strategic Ben Gurion Airport in Tel Aviv was directly hit by a hypersonic missile.