Tehran-IRAF- the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) Public Relations Department announced on Thursday morning on March 5:
“The nineteenth wave of Operation True Promise 4 began with massive explosions, carried out as a combined missile and drone operation against American–Zionist enemy positions in the heart of the occupied territories and against bases of American terrorist forces in the region.”
Targeting Ben Gurion Airport with Heavy Khorramshahr‑4 Missiles
In a supplementary statement, the IRGC announced:
“The heavy Khorramshahr‑4 missiles of the IRGC Aerospace Force, equipped with one‑ton warheads, were launched in the nineteenth wave toward the heart of Tel Aviv, Ben Gurion Airport, and the base of the 27th Squadron of the Zionist army air force located at this airport.”
The statement added:
“The successful penetration of these strategic missiles—led by attack drones—through the seven‑layer regional and internal air defense systems of the occupied territories created a real hell for the aggressors.”
Launch of Three Missiles at Separatist Kurdish Bases in Iraqi Kurdistan
Early Thursday morning, bases of anti‑revolutionary Kurdish groups in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq were targeted by three Iranian missiles.
In a statement, the Khatam ol‑Anbia Central Headquarters announced:
“The bases of anti‑revolutionary Kurdish groups in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq were targeted with three missiles.”
Ministry of Intelligence: Headquarters and Ammunition Depot of Terrorist Separatists Destroyed
The Ministry of Intelligence announced the execution of a joint operation with the IRGC, stating that the headquarters and ammunition depot of terrorist separatist groups were destroyed.
The ministry’s statement said:
“Terrorist separatist groups, with the support of the American–Zionist enemy and by exploiting the wartime conditions, intended to enter the country through the western borders and carry out terrorist attacks with separatist objectives in urban and border areas. In a joint preemptive offensive defense operation by the Ministry of Intelligence and the IRGC, a significant portion of the positions and capabilities of these mercenaries was destroyed, inflicting heavy losses on them.”
Army Navy Attack on the Location of U.S. Forces in Kuwait
The Army Public Relations Department announced at noon on Thursday:
“Drone units of the Army Navy, hours earlier during an operation, targeted the location of U.S. forces at Camp Arifjan in Kuwait with combat drones.”
Army Navy Drone Attack on the Occupied Territories
The Islamic Republic of Iran Army announced that fuel storage tanks at the Zionist regime’s Ramat David Air Base were targeted.
In the army’s statement it said:
“Last night, the Army Navy launched several Arash combat drones toward the occupied territories of the Zionist regime, targeting the fuel storage tanks of Ramat David Air Base.”
Army Air Force Drone Attack on Tel Aviv
On Thursday noon, drones of the Army Air Force attacked targets in Tel Aviv and the Miron radar site of the Zionist regime, causing serious damage to these facilities.
Downing of an Israeli Intruding Drone Over Hamedan
On Thursday morning, an advanced Israeli Hermes drone was shot down by the Army’s air defense units in the Hamedan region.
Downing of an Israeli Intruding Drone Over Qasr‑e Shirin
The army also announced:
“At 10:30 a.m. today, Thursday, an advanced Israeli Hermes drone was shot down by the artillery systems of the Army Ground Force in Qasr‑e Shirin.”
IRGC Missile Hits an American Oil Tanker in the Northern Persian Gulf
In a statement announcing the news, the IRGC Public Relations Department noted:
“This oil tanker was hit early this morning in the northern Persian Gulf by the IRGC Navy.”
The statement emphasized:
“Based on international laws and regulations, during wartime the rules governing passage through the Strait of Hormuz fall under Iran’s authority.”
Denial of Drone Launch Toward the Republic of Azerbaijan
The General Staff of the Armed Forces denied reports of a drone launch from Iran toward the Republic of Azerbaijan, stating:
“Such actions have been carried out by the fake Zionist regime to falsely accuse the Islamic Republic of Iran.”
Deputy Commander of Khatam ol‑Anbia Headquarters: We Will Determine the End of the War
Amir Heydari, Deputy Commander of the Central Khatam ol‑Anbia Headquarters, explained the command structure of operations at the headquarters and announced the continuation of missile attacks deep into the occupied territories, saying:
“Iran is engaged in a heavy battle with the United States at sea, in the air, and in space,” and emphasized explicitly that “the end of this war will come when the will of the Iranian nation is imposed on the United States and Israel.”
Araqchi: The U.S. Will Regret Sinking the Dena Corvette
Abbas Araghchi, the Foreign Minister, in response to the U.S. military attack on the Dena corvette in international waters, said:
“The United States will regret the precedent it has set. The corvette Dena, a guest of the Indian Navy and carrying approximately 130 crew members, was targeted in international waters without any warning.”
