Iran and Israel trade new heavy strikes
Shafaq News- Tehran (Updated at 21:45)
Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) launched the 72nd wave of Operation True Promise 4 on Saturday, confirming that its missiles struck designated targets.
In a statement, Iran’s Khatam Al-Anbiya Central Headquarters, the unified command of the country’s military bodies, indicated the strikes targeted Tel Aviv and Rishon LeZion with a combination of ballistic missiles and drones. The operation deployed Emad missile systems and Qadr heavy missiles equipped with multiple warheads, alongside swarms of unmanned aerial vehicles. Additional targets included the US Fifth Fleet bases in Bahrain.
Iran’s Aerospace Forces also signaled plans for major overnight strikes on Israel, claiming its missiles now fully dominate the “occupied territories,” further warning that upcoming waves of attacks could “astonish” Washington and Tel Aviv, with Israeli skies expected to stay lit for hours.
Earlier today, Israeli media reported air-raid sirens across central Israel, including the Shfela, Lakhish, and Samaria regions. Reports noted that a missile strike damaged the Dimona nuclear reactor in southern Israel, while interceptions caused injuries to three civilians.
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The Israeli military later confirmed detecting the launches from Iranian territory, activating air-defense systems to counter the threat. Residents were instructed to move to protected areas and follow Home Front Command guidance. The army also carried out dozens of large-scale air raids, targeting more than 200 sites linked to the Iranian government. Explosions were observed in Majidiyeh, northeast of Tehran, while Barashin, southeast of the capital, also came under attack.
