Iran launches successive missile and drone waves targeting Israeli sites and US-linked positions across the region, with Gulf states reporting damage.
Key Developments
- Iran launches Waves 93–95 targeting Israeli and regional sites.
- Strikes expand to US-linked positions in Kuwait, Bahrain, UAE.
- Gulf states report fires and infrastructure damage without casualties.
- Waves 93–95
Iran’s Khatam al-Anbiya Central Headquarters announced a new series of missile and drone attacks under Operation True Promise 4, targeting military and industrial sites across the occupied Palestinian territories.
According to Iranian military spokesperson Ebrahim Zolfaghari, Wave 93 struck targets in northern and central areas on Friday, focusing on combat assembly and support centers using missiles and drones.
At dawn on Saturday, Wave 94 targeted military-industrial facilities in central and southern areas, including Dimona, al-Naqab, Beer al-Sabaa’, and Ramat Gan. Iranian forces said ballistic missiles—including Khorramshahr, Emad, and Khaibar Shekan—were used alongside drones.
A second phase of the wave reportedly targeted Tel Nof airbase, including helicopter preparation sites and maintenance hangars.
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Wave 95 Expands Scope across Region
Later on Saturday, Wave 95 broadened the scope of attacks, targeting multiple locations across the region.
The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) said it deployed Haj Qassem, Khaibar Shekan, and Qadr missiles against a range of targets, including positions in the occupied Palestinian territories such as Tel Aviv, Bnei Barak, Petah Tikva, Ramat Gan, and Kiryat Shmona.
The strikes also extended beyond Palestine, targeting what Iran described as US-linked military infrastructure, including HIMARS missile systems on Bubiyan Island in Kuwait and a Patriot air defense system in northern Bahrain.
Iranian statements also referenced strikes on sites in the United Arab Emirates hosting US military personnel, as well as a facility linked to the US technology company Oracle.
In Bahrain, a commercial vessel described as linked to Israel and flying a third-country flag was reportedly struck at Khalifa Bin Salman Port.
Gulf States Report Damage
Several Gulf countries reported missile and drone incidents resulting in material damage.
In the United Arab Emirates, the Ministry of Defense said air defenses intercepted incoming missiles and drones, while the Abu Dhabi Media Office confirmed fires at a petrochemical facility caused by falling debris.
In Kuwait, authorities reported fires at oil sector facilities in Shuwaikh City following drone strikes, along with damage to government buildings and infrastructure. Power generation and water desalination plants were also hit, causing service disruptions.
Bahrain’s Interior Ministry reported a fire at a facility following what it described as an Iranian attack.
Saudi authorities said they intercepted and destroyed a cruise missile without reporting damage or casualties.
Iranian missiles strike Tel Aviv, Ramat Gan and Naqab, causing building collapse and fires.
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‘Confusion and Desperation’
Iranian officials warned that continued escalation would broaden the confrontation across the region.
Zolfaghari said threats by US President Donald Trump reflect “confusion and desperation,” adding that Iranian forces would continue to carry out sustained strikes against Israeli and US-linked infrastructure.
He said Iran is moving toward full control of its airspace, citing recent engagements involving US aircraft, including the downing of an A-10 near the Strait of Hormuz.
Iran warned that further escalation could open what it described as the “gates of hell,” signaling the potential for continued regional expansion of the conflict.
(PC, Iranian military statements, IRGC, Al-Jazeera)
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