Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) launched a fresh wave of missile and drone strikes early Saturday morning, targeting key Israeli military and infrastructure sites as part of Operation "True Promise 3."

The IRGC confirmed that this 18th wave of retaliation struck strategic locations deep within occupied Palestine, with missiles successfully hitting preselected military installations and operational support centers. Iranian state television celebrated the operation’s success, reporting the use of Shahed-136 suicide and attack drones alongside advanced precision-guided missiles.

The Iranian strike came in response to ongoing Israeli aggression and occupation, sending a clear message of resilience and deterrence to Tel Aviv. According to reports, air raid sirens rang out across wide swaths of occupied territories—from Netanya in the north to Ashdod in the south, including Tel Aviv—causing widespread panic among settlers.

Columns of smoke and loud explosions were observed throughout central areas, with one missile reportedly striking a building in Holon, a strategically significant city just south of Tel Aviv. The Israeli Kan channel confirmed that ambulances and security forces rushed to the scene, as the Israeli army ordered settlers into bomb shelters. Emergency crews struggled to contain the resulting blaze amid official silence regarding casualties or the scale of the damage.

Holon is home to several high-value targets, including facilities operated by Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI), military research centers, and key command hubs vital to the occupation's infrastructure management and defense coordination. These include the Holon Institute of Technology, which has been involved in military-related projects, making it a legitimate target in Iran’s eyes.

The latest escalation underscores Iran’s growing strategic capabilities and its unwavering support for the Palestinian cause. As the occupying regime reels from the precision and impact of these strikes, Tehran has signaled that any continued aggression will be met with firm and decisive retaliation.

Operation "True Promise 3" continues to reinforce Iran’s role as a regional power committed to resisting occupation and defending oppressed peoples against foreign domination. (ILKHA)