In a massive retaliatory operation titled “True Promise 3”, Iran launched nearly 100 missiles towards central and northern Israel late Friday night, triggering widespread panic and damage across Tel Aviv and Jerusalem. Air raid sirens echoed through Israeli cities as explosions lit up the skies and thick smoke billowed from multiple impact zones. According to Israeli emergency services (Magen David Adom), 41 individuals were injured—two critically, two moderately, four sustained light to moderate injuries, and the rest were treated for shock and panic attacks. The Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) confirmed the strikes as a response to what it described as “a criminal assault” by Israel that claimed the lives of several senior Iranian military commanders, scientists, and civilians, including children. The missile attack reportedly took place on the eve of Eid al-Ghadir, accompanied by the IRGC’s battle cry, “O Ali ibn Abi Talib (AS),” symbolizing a divine and strategic retaliation backed by national unity.
The Israeli military, in coordination with the United States, activated multiple defense systems to intercept the barrage. U.S. officials stated that Patriot and THAAD missile defense systems, along with naval assets, played a key role in shooting down many incoming missiles. American fighter jets have been deployed across the region to safeguard U.S. personnel and assets, while destroyers like the USS Thomas Hudner have repositioned in the Mediterranean for rapid response. Despite these efforts, the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) confirmed direct hits on sensitive areas, including a nuclear research facility south of Tel Aviv, escalating fears of a broader regional conflict. Israeli TV footage showed plumes of smoke rising across city skylines, and the IDF admitted to launching earlier preemptive airstrikes on Iranian airbases, including the reported destruction of Tabriz Airbase.
The Iranian operation comes amid rising tensions in the Middle East, with Tehran accusing Tel Aviv of continuously targeting its assets and leaders. Social media was flooded with videos from Press TV and civilian sources showing the fiery aftermath and chaos in various Israeli cities. Israel’s military declared, “All of Israel is under fire,” calling for international attention to what it described as acts of terror by the Iranian regime. Meanwhile, Iranian leadership hailed the operation as a precise and necessary defensive act in line with national sovereignty and religious duty. As both sides continue military escalations, regional observers and global powers brace for what could spiral into a larger warfront. Further statements from both Iran and Israel are expected in the coming hours as the world watches this critical flashpoint unfold.
