Breaking: Iranian state media reports that the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps has launched the ninth wave of its “True Promise 4” operations targeting various locations in Israel and U.S. Bases in the region.
The latest escalation comes as Iran continues its direct military engagements with Israel, a shift from previous proxy conflicts. These operations, dubbed “True Promise,” began in April 2024, following an Israeli strike on the Iranian consulate in Damascus that killed several Iranian military officials, according to reports.
On February 28, 2026, Iran announced the launch of “True Promise 4,” deploying waves of missiles and drones against Israel in response to joint U.S.-Israeli strikes, as detailed in recent news. The Iranian Revolutionary Guard stated the initial wave included a large-scale launch of missiles and drones toward occupied territories, characterizing it as retaliation for what they described as “aggression by the enemy.”
Earlier phases of the operation, such as “True Promise 2,” were presented by the Iranian Revolutionary Guard as more than just military responses, but as a strategic deterrent message to the region and the world, according to reports.
Sirens sounded across Israel as the Iranian missile launches were detected, with the Israeli military urging citizens to follow instructions from the Home Front Command. The development underscores growing regional tensions and raises concerns about a wider conflict.
The “True Promise” operations represent a strategic turning point in the conflict between Iran and Israel, moving it from a pattern of “proxy warfare” to direct and public military confrontations, as noted in previous reporting. The announcement could influence future diplomatic talks and further complicate efforts to de-escalate the situation in the Middle East.
