Iran launched 40 missiles attacking US and Israeli military bases.
The IRGC launched Operation True Promise 4 targeting Iraq, Kuwait, and US warships in retaliation for airstrikes that killed hundreds of people.
In a serious military development on March 4th, Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) officially announced an attack involving 40 missiles targeting a range of strategic US and Israeli targets in the Middle East. This is the latest escalation in the ongoing armed conflict between Tehran and its allies, which is entering its fifth day.
Details of the True Promise Campaign 4
According to a statement from the IRGC, this missile strike was part of "Operation True Promise 4." Tehran asserted that this was a necessary response after its territory suffered large-scale airstrikes previously. The IRGC emphasized that the attacks would continue as long as the US and Israel did not cease their military actions against Iranian interests.
The targets attacked in this operation included:
- CityIrbilin Iraq.
- Two important military bases atKuwait.
- Two US Navy warships are operating in the area.
Context of the conflict and initial damage
The attack took place amidst heightened geopolitical tensions in Tehran, Washington, and Tel Aviv. Prior to this, on February 28th, the US and Israeli coalition conducted a coordinated airstrike deep into Iranian territory. Some sources indicated that this airstrike targeted key government institutions, resulting in the deaths of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and several other high-ranking officials, although this information remains under close scrutiny.
InTehranNumerous loud explosions were recorded in the early hours of Wednesday. Iranian state television confirmed the explosions occurred in the capital as the conflict entered its most intense phase. Meanwhile, in Israel, the military announced that its air defense system had been activated to intercept incoming projectiles. Explosions were also clearly heard around the area.Jerusalem.
Impact and forecast of the war
After five days of continuous fighting, preliminary reports indicate that the death toll in Iran has reached nearly 800. This is one of the bloodiest periods in the history of direct confrontation between Iran and its Western rivals in recent decades.
On the US side, President Donald Trump has offered his initial assessments of the situation. He predicted that the conflict could not end quickly and could last for at least a month or longer, depending on the subsequent responses of the parties involved. Currently, US combat units in the Middle East have been placed on the highest alert to prepare for further missile attacks from the IRGC.
