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Iran's IRGC Launches 70th Wave of Retaliation, Targets US Bases in Region

Iran's Islamic Revolution Guards Corps announced the execution of the 70th wave of its retaliatory Operation True Promise, targeting over 55 locations used by the US and Israel. The strikes focused on five specific US military installations across Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Kuwait, Iraqi Kurdistan, and Bahrain using missile systems and drones. Simultaneously, the IRGC's Aerospace Force concentrated on strategic zones in Haifa and Tel Aviv. Meanwhile, Israel's defense forces claimed to have eliminated senior Iranian commanders, including Esmail Ahmadi and Mehdi Rastami Sh'mastan, in strikes within Tehran.

Key Points: IRGC 70th Wave Targets US Bases, Israel; IDF Claims Commander Kills

  • 70th wave of Operation True Promise launched
  • 5 US military installations targeted
  • Strikes used missiles and drones
  • IDF claims killing senior Iranian commanders
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IRGC says 70th wave of counter attacks launched, 5 US Military installations targeted

Iran's IRGC executes 70th wave of Operation True Promise, striking US military sites & Israeli zones. IDF claims killing senior Iranian commanders in Tehran.

"loud explosions, bursts of fire, and columns of smoke - IRGC statement"

Tehran, March 21

" Iran's Islamic Revolution Guards Corps on Saturday announced the execution of the 70th wave of its retaliatory Operation True Promise 4, saying the latest phase targeted more than 55 locations occupied by the US and the Israeli regime across the region.

In a statement on Saturday, the IRGC described the opening moments of the latest phase as marked by "loud explosions, bursts of fire, and columns of smoke" throughout the targeted areas.

According to the statement, five US military installations were targeted during the operation, namely al-Kharj in Saudi Arabia, al-Dhafra in the United Arab Emirates, Ali al-Salem in Kuwait, Erbil in Iraqi Kurdistan, and the headquarters of the US Fifth Fleet in Bahrain.

The Corps said the strikes were carried out using Qiam and Emad missile systems alongside attack drones, describing this stage of the reprisal as part of a broader strategy of "gradual attrition."

The statement added that operations by the IRGC's Aerospace Force concentrated on strategic zones in the port of Haifa and the city of Tel Aviv. Among the locations mentioned were Hadera, Kiryat Ono, Savion, and Ben Ami.

It said Khorramshahr-4 and multi-warhead Qadr missile systems were deployed, resulting in impacts "beyond the enemy's estimates," and contributing to worsening conditions in the territories.

The IRGC said, "It is necessary at this stage of the war to once again remind that the IRGC, in its offensive strategy, will target the origin of any aggression against the Islamic Republic's territory and national sovereignty with strikes beyond previous ones."

Meanwhile, Israel's defence forces have claimed that they have eliminsted Esmail Ahmadi, the head of the Intelligence Division of the Basij Force, as well as several other senior commanders in a strike on the senior leadership of the Basij Force in the heart of Tehran. IDF said that Ahmadi played a central role in advancing and executing attacks carried out by Basij Forces. IDF further claimed that he was also responsible for enforcing public order and the regime's values on behalf of the IRGC and leading major suppression operations during the recent internal protests in Iran.

IDF also claimed to have eliminated Mehdi Rastami Sh'mastan, a key commander in the Iranian Ministry of Intelligence. IDF said that Sh'mastan was a key figure in promoting activities and attacks against Israeli and Jewish civilians around the world. The IDF alleged that Iran's Ministry of Intelligence is the Iranian regime's primary intelligence organization and serves as one of the regime's central mechanisms of oppression and terror.

- ANI

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Priya S
The cycle of attack and retaliation is endless. While the article details military actions, my heart goes out to the ordinary people in all affected areas who just want to live in peace. This conflict feels far away, but its economic ripple effects will reach us here in India.
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Aman W
The mention of "gradual attrition" as a strategy is chilling. This isn't a one-off strike; it's a planned, prolonged campaign. India needs to tread very carefully and maintain its strategic autonomy. We have vital interests with all parties involved.
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Sarah B
Reading this from a security perspective, the targeting of command figures like Esmail Ahmadi inside Tehran shows how the conflict has escalated to a new, more personal level. It's a dangerous game of tit-for-tat that could easily miscalculate.
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Vikram M
Respectfully, I think the media needs to be more critical of claims from both sides. The IRGC says their strikes had impacts "beyond enemy estimates," while the IDF claims high-value eliminations. We're only getting press releases, not verified facts. Independent reporting is crucial.
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Karthik V
The 70th wave? This has been going on for a long time. The real cost is borne by civilians and the global economy. As a nation that imports most of its oil, India cannot afford this instability in the Middle East. Our foreign policy has a tough job balancing relations. 🤞

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