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Iran Launches 64th Wave of Strikes in "True Promise 4" Against Israel

Iran has launched the 64th wave of its Operation True Promise 4, conducting missile and drone strikes against Israeli military facilities and US bases in West Asia. In response, the Israeli Air Force destroyed an Iranian Mi-17 helicopter at Sanandaj Airport based on precise intelligence. Simultaneously, Israel struck Iran's South Pars Gas field, an action reportedly coordinated with and approved by the United States. The conflict has expanded, with Iranian ballistic missiles also damaging a major gas facility in Qatar.

Key Points: Iran's 64th Wave of Attacks on Israel, US Bases in West Asia

  • Iran's 64th wave of Operation True Promise 4
  • Strikes target Israeli & US facilities
  • Israel destroys Iranian Mi-17 helicopter
  • Israeli strike on Iran's gas field approved by US
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Iran launches 64th wave of operation True Promise 4 against Israel

Iran escalates conflict with 64th wave of Operation True Promise 4 against Israel and US assets. Israel strikes back, hitting Iranian helicopter and gas field.

"The IDF continues to deepen the blow to the military capabilities of the Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) Air Force - Israeli Defence Forces"

Tehran, March 19

Iran on Thursday launched the 64th wave of operation True Promise 4 against Israel, reported the country's state media Press TV.

Yesterday, the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) and the Iranian Army conducted multiple strikes under the banner of Operation True Promise 4, which was launched in response to an "unprovoked act of aggression" by the US-Israeli coalition against the Islamic Republic of Iran on February 28, Press TV reported.

According to the news outlet, since the operation began, Iranian forces have till Wednesday carried out 63 waves of missile and drone attacks using advanced weaponry, hitting Israeli military facilities in the occupied territories as well as US bases and assets across the West Asia region.

Meanwhile, Israeli Defence Forces said that its Air Force destroyed an Mi-17 helicopter of Iran at the Sananaj Airport.

Noting that the action deepens the blow to the military capabilities of Iran, the IDF said that it continues to expand aerial superiority in western Iran.

Sharing the details in a post on X, the IDF said that the strike came on the basis of precise real-time intelligence.

It was written on X, "The Air Force destroyed an Mi-17 helicopter at the Sanandaj Airport in Hamadan. The IDF continues to deepen the blow to the military capabilities of the Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) Air Force and to expand its aerial superiority in western Iran. Yesterday (Wednesday), based on precise real-time intelligence guidance, an Air Force aircraft identified and struck an "MI-17" helicopter at the Sanandaj Airport in Hamedan."

This comes as Israel also struck Iran's South Pars Gas field on Wednesday night--a move which news outlet Axios reported came after US President Donald Trump gave it a green light.

In its report, Axios said, citing Israeli officials, that PM Benjamin Netanyahu and President Trump coordinated about the strike, with the aim to deter Iran from continuing to disrupt oil supply through the Strait of Hormuz.

Axios further reported that the strikes by the Israeli Air Force at the natural gas processing facility in the southwest of Iran on Wednesday night were coordinated with and approved by the White House.

The third week of the conflict in West Asia has seen a critical expansion in the scale of attacks mounted by both the US-Israel and Tehran. On Wednesday night (local time), the Iranians hit back after an Israeli strike targeted the South Pars Gas field. On their target Gas fields in Qatar.

Qatar's Ras Laffan Industrial City was hit by ballistic missiles from Iran, resulting in extensive damage, as per the country's Ministry of Defence. The attack is the second to take place in the last 12 hours at the largest liquefaction facility in the world.

- ANI

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Priyanka N
The report mentions attacks on Qatar's gas facilities too. This is a nightmare for global energy markets. Petrol prices in India are already high, and this conflict will only make things worse for the common man. Our government needs to have a clear strategy to cushion this blow.
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Aman W
While the situation is tense, I have to respectfully question the framing. The article heavily relies on Press TV (Iranian state media) and Axios. We need more neutral reporting to understand the full picture. The truth in such conflicts is often the first casualty.
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Sarah B
Living in Delhi but following this closely. The human cost is what worries me most. These are not just "waves" or "strikes"—they represent lives lost and families shattered on all sides. The international community needs to push harder for a ceasefire. 🙏
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Vikram M
India has traditionally maintained good relations with both sides. This is a critical test for our foreign policy. We must play a constructive role in de-escalation, for regional stability and our own national interests. Jai Hind.
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Karthik V
The scale is unbelievable. 63 waves before this? And now targeting global energy infrastructure... This feels like a proxy war that's going hot. Hope our embassies in the region are fully prepared to assist any Indians who need help.

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