Iranian Missiles Crushes Target Occupied Territories in “True Promise III” Offensive
Iran has initiated a counter-offensive in response to recent Israeli strikes by launching a series of missiles aimed at the occupied Palestinian lands, prompting settlers to seek shelter.
The military operation commenced promptly after the Leader of the Islamic Revolution, Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei, addressed the nation via a televised message, declaring that the “despicable” Israeli regime would be “rendered helpless” in the wake of retaliation by the Islamic Republic’s Armed Forces.
In a Friday night statement, the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) announced the initiation of a retaliatory mission, labeling it “True Promise III,” less than a day following the Israeli offensive.
The public relations division of the IRGC reported that the strikes targeted “dozens” of sites, which encompassed Israeli military installations and airbases.
The response was characterized as “devastating and calculated,” with the Corps executing the counterattack in its capacity as “the defensive and offensive force of the Iranian nation.”
The statement emphasized that the response was executed with reliance on “divine power, the Leader’s wise guidance, and the united demand and backing of the esteemed Iranian populace.”
The statement indicated that the response was prompted by what it described as the “incursion and aggressive actions of the Zionist regime,” characterized as violent and responsible for the deaths of children.
The operation, conducted under the code name “Ya Ali ibn Abi Talib,” was timed to align with the sacred observance of Eid al-Ghadir, according to the statement. Additional information regarding the operation is expected to be disclosed to the public in a forthcoming announcement.
Videos being shared on social media, purportedly originating from Israeli media outlets, depict Iranian missiles breaching several layers of Israeli defense systems to hit their intended targets within the occupied territories.
Sirens have sounded across several regions in Israel, including Western Galilee, Central Galilee, Safed and its surrounding areas, Upper Galilee, west of occupied Al-Quds, Haifa, and Tel Aviv, as reported by Israeli media.
Reports have emerged indicating that Iranian ballistic missiles have targeted multiple military installations during the initial phase of an operation, leading to substantial casualties.
Reports from Iranian media suggest that a number of Iranian projectiles have successfully struck the location associated with the military affairs ministry of the Israeli government.
In the early hours of Friday morning, a retaliatory operation was launched in response to a series of targeted killings of senior Iranian military commanders and nuclear scientists, attributed to the Zionist adversary.
Major General Mohammad Bagheri, the Chief of Staff of the Iranian Armed Forces, was among those martyred, alongside IRGC Commander-in-Chief Hossein Salami. Also killed were Brigadier General Amir Ali Hajizadeh, who led the IRGC Aerospace Division, and senior IRGC commander General Gholam Ali Rashid.
Nuclear scientists Dr. Fereydoon Abbasi, Dr. Mohammad Mehdi Tehranchi, and Dr. Abdolhamid Minoucher were also killed in separate incidents.
Shortly before the commencement of the operation, the Leader of the Islamic Revolution declared that the Zionist regime committed a “big mistake, a grave error,” and warned that the repercussions will “ruin them.”
In a televised address, it was declared that the Iranian nation remains steadfast in honoring the sacrifices of its revered martyrs and will not tolerate any violations of its airspace.
The nation’s military forces stand prepared, united in purpose with support from government officials and all facets of society. Today, statements echoing this resolve emerged from diverse political factions and numerous groups across the country. There is a widespread sentiment that decisive action is necessary against the perceived threat of the so-called Zionist entity, characterized as malicious and despicable.
In a recent announcement, the public relations department of the Iranian Army declared that its air defense units successfully targeted and destroyed two F-35 fighter jets belonging to the Zionist regime, in addition to several drones.
As reported, the status of the fighter pilots remains uncertain and is presently under investigation. Additional details will be disclosed in due time.
