Iran hits US, 'Israeli' bases in coordinated attacks, Zolfaghari says
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- Iranian military spokesman Ebrahim Zolfaghari announces 89th wave of Operation “Promised Truth 4.”
- Coordinated strikes target US and 'Israeli' bases, helicopters, radar sites, and an 'Israeli' oil tanker.
Ebrahim Zolfaghari, spokesman for the Iranian military, announced the 89th wave of Operation Promised Truth 4, describing a large-scale, coordinated campaign against US and 'Israeli' positions across West Asia.
Coordinated Missile, Drone, and Naval Attacks
Zolfaghari said the operation involved over 100 missiles, drones, and 200 rocket projectiles. Initial strikes targeted Eilat, Tel Aviv, and Bnei Brak, while further attacks hit a US military site in Bahrain, reportedly killing and injuring dozens of personnel.
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US helicopters at Al-Rayyan base were also targeted, resulting in one destroyed aircraft and serious damage to others. Iranian naval forces reportedly executed five major operations using ballistic and cruise missiles, along with suicide drones, destroying key US and 'Israeli' military assets. A radar installation in UAE waters and the 'Israeli' oil tanker Aqua 1 were reportedly struck.
Threat to Carrier Group
Zolfaghari claimed that drone attacks targeted the USS Abraham Lincoln in the northern Indian Ocean, forcing the carrier group to retreat deeper into the ocean.
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Air, Radar, and Electronic Warfare Targets
Iranian drones reportedly struck US aerial refueling points, radar and missile defense systems at Ben Gurion Airport, and electronic warfare sites in the UAE. Zolfaghari emphasized that the operation was coordinated with allied resistance factions to precisely target US and 'Israeli' forces.
Casualties and Strategic Impact
Zolfaghari cited intelligence indicating 37 personnel were killed during a naval strike on a secret US officer gathering in the UAE, with additional wounded evacuated to hospitals. The spokesman framed the operation as a precise and strategic response, demonstrating Iran’s military capability across land, sea, and air.
Zolfaghari described the operation as a significant victory against US and 'Israeli' forces, asserting that the success reflected Iran’s strength and preparedness in the region.
