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IRGC Claims Destruction of US Refuelling Fleet in "Impact-Driven" Strike

Iran's Islamic Revolution Guards Corps claims to have destroyed several US refuelling vehicles and a logistical support fleet in a strike on the Al-Kharj base. The operation, described as the 84th wave of "Operation True Promise 4," involved a joint missile and drone attack by the IRGC Aerospace Force and Navy. Tehran states the campaign is retaliation for a US-Israeli action in February that resulted in numerous casualties. The IRGC asserts these coordinated strikes with regional allies have severely damaged enemy military and strategic infrastructure.

Key Points: IRGC Destroys US Refuelling Fleet at Al-Kharj Base

  • IRGC's 84th wave of strikes
  • US refuelling & support fleet targeted
  • Joint missile and drone operation
  • Retaliation for US-Israeli actions
  • Regional allies like Hezbollah involved
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IRGC claims "impact-driven" strike on Al-Kharj base; US refuelling fleet destroyed in 84th wave

Iran's IRGC claims a successful missile and drone strike destroyed US refuelling vehicles and support aircraft at the Al-Kharj base in its 84th wave of operations.

"destroyed anti-missile defence systems and successfully penetrated the Al-Kharj base - IRGC statement"

Tehran, March 27

The Islamic Revolution Guards Corps has claimed the destruction of several US refuelling vehicles and a logistical support fleet during the latest phase of its ongoing military campaign. According to a report by Iran's state-owned Press TV, the strike was carried out as part of the "84th wave of Operation True Promise 4."

The IRGC issued a statement on Friday explaining that the mission was launched in response to the "hostile exploitation of regional airbases by the terrorist US regime."

The operation was described as a "special joint missile and drone operation during wave 84," conducted by the IRGC Aerospace Force with assistance from the IRGC Navy.

Elaborating on the tactical details, the military wing noted that its units "destroyed anti-missile defence systems and successfully penetrated the Al-Kharj base with solid- and liquid-fuelled missiles."

Press TV reported that the forces specifically aimed at the "stationed refuelling and air support fleet with a barrage of missile and drone fire" located at the facility.

The IRGC characterised the mission as an "impact-driven" operation, asserting that the strikes led to the destruction or severe damage of multiple wide-body and heavy support aircraft belonging to US forces.

According to Press TV, this 84th wave was dedicated to the employees and martyrs of the Islamic Republic of Iran Broadcasting (IRIB).

This follows a sustained campaign involving 83 previous strikes targeting military assets across the region, including facilities in the occupied territories and US occupation bases.

The escalation in retaliatory strikes began following the February 28 military action by the US-Israeli coalition, which resulted in the killing of the Leader of the Islamic Revolution, Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei, along with senior military commanders and over 170 schoolchildren in Minab.

Press TV further highlighted that groups such as the Lebanese Hezbollah and the Islamic Resistance in Iraq have joined this regional front.

These coordinated efforts by the Iranian armed forces and allied resistance groups have reportedly decimated the enemy's "military and strategic infrastructure," inflicting significant blows on their logistical capabilities.

- ANI

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Priya S
The report mentions over 170 schoolchildren were killed in Minab back in February. This is just heartbreaking, no matter which side you're on. 😔 Innocent lives are always the biggest casualty in these conflicts. The world needs to push harder for a ceasefire and dialogue.
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Aman W
"84th wave" of strikes? This seems like a never-ending cycle of attack and counter-attack. Where does it end? It feels like both sides are just trying to save face with these announcements, but the situation on the ground must be terrifying for ordinary people living there.
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Sarah B
Reading this from an Indian security perspective is concerning. A destabilized Middle East directly impacts our energy security and the safety of sea lanes. Chabahar port development is crucial for us, and we need stability in the region. Hope our diplomatic channels are working overtime.
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Vikram M
The language in the article is very one-sided, coming from Press TV. We should be cautious. Claims of destroying "wide-body and heavy support aircraft" need independent verification. In today's age of information warfare, it's hard to know what's real and what's propaganda.
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Karthik V
This is why being self-reliant in defence and energy is so important for India. We cannot afford to be at the mercy of such volatile global conflicts. Jai Hind! 🇮🇳 Our focus must remain on strengthening our own economy and military preparedness.

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