Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) announced an expansion of its military campaign under what it calls the fifth wave of “True Promise 4,” saying operations have moved beyond previously declared targets to include US naval and logistical assets across the region. In its fourth statement, the IRGC said it had struck multiple US facilities and vessels, claiming significant casualties and damage.
According to the statement, Abdullah Al-Mubarak Air Base in Kuwait was targeted with four ballistic missiles and 12 drones, which the IRGC said destroyed key infrastructure at the facility. It further claimed that the attack resulted in the killing and injury of a large number of US personnel, though independent confirmation has not been immediately available.
The IRGC also said it targeted the Harir base in Iraq, which hosts US special forces, as well as Prince Sultan Air Base in Saudi Arabia. In addition to land-based facilities, the group claimed attacks on US naval assets. It reported that an MSP vessel assigned to transport ammunition to US ships at Jebel Ali Port was struck by four drones, sustaining heavy damage and being forced out of service. Another vessel, described as an MST combat support ship operating in the Indian Ocean, was reportedly hit by Iranian Qadr 380 missiles.
Earlier statements from the IRGC said the third and fourth waves of “True Promise 4” had already been launched, featuring what it described as more advanced and precise missile systems than those used in the previous “True Promise 3” operation. The group warned that subsequent waves would be even more destructive, asserting that upgraded missile systems with enhanced accuracy and payload capacity were being deployed.
Among Israeli targets, the IRGC identified the naval base and military naval yard in Haifa as key objectives. It also listed Ramat David Air Base and the Ministry of Defense complex in HaKirya as targets. Ramat David, located in northern Israel, is considered a strategically important air force installation serving operations along the northern front.
The statement further named military-industrial sites in Bet Shemesh and Ashdod. Ashdod, home to one of Israel’s largest ports, includes infrastructure used for logistics and facilities linked to major defense companies such as Israel Aerospace Industries, Elbit Systems, and Rafael Advanced Defense Systems. The IRGC characterized these locations as integral to Israel’s military production and support network.
Israeli media reported significant damage in Tel Aviv following the latest wave of Iranian missile launches, including the destruction of a building and a direct hit on a target in the city. The developments mark a sharp escalation in hostilities, with regional tensions continuing to rise amid ongoing strikes and counterstrikes.
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