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Time of India
19 hours ago
- Politics
- Time of India
Iran launches 18th wave of Operation True Promise-3 using Shahed-136 drones against Israel
Shahed-136 drones deployed in latest Iranian strike on Israeli military targets Live Events (You can now subscribe to our (You can now subscribe to our Economic Times WhatsApp channel The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) launched the 18th wave of Operation True Promise-3 on June 20, targeting Israeli operational support centers. The latest phase of the campaign involved the use of Shahed-136 drones and precision-guided missiles According to IRGC sources, 'Our precision missiles hit their designated targets in Israel,' signaling what they describe as a successful engagement against Israeli military infrastructure. Iranian officials further emphasized that the attack focused specifically on operational support facilities within Israeli read: Iran Israel latest: World War 3 fear grips as Russia threatens USA, Turkey backs Tehran In this latest wave, the IRGC utilized Shahed-136 drones, which have previously been employed in regional conflicts and are known for their long-range capability and explosive payloads. These drones have been a central component of Iran's evolving aerial strike IRGC claimed that Israeli air defense systems failed to intercept the Shahed-136 drones during the operation. 'Israel's latest defense systems failed in interception operations,' the group stated. 'Israeli air defense systems did not intercept the Shahed-136 drones.'Iran also reiterated that its campaign against Israeli military assets will continue, stating, 'Missile and drone operations will continue unabated.'This marks a significant escalation in drone and missile warfare in the region, as tensions between Iran and Israel remain elevated. Iranian military officials continue to assert that the ongoing operations are part of a broader strategic further details have been provided by Israeli officials regarding the impact of the latest wave or potential casualties. The Israeli military has not confirmed or denied the specific claims related to the interception failures or damage inflicted by the strikes.
India.com
2 days ago
- Politics
- India.com
As Israeli Air Defences Crumble Before Iran, India Gets Desperate Call – Here's What Happened
New Delhi: A top Israeli defense official is said to have reached out to India's Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh in the middle of a grinding war with Iran. The call came from Israel's Ministry of Defense Director General Amir Baram. He is a veteran of several military operations. The reason? Ammunition shortages, cracks in their air defense net and the growing urgency to refill stockpiles and salvage what remains of Israel's defense capability against Iran's long-range missile assault. No official details of the call have been made public by either country. But its timing speaks volumes. Iran has launched hundreds of ballistic and hypersonic missiles on Israeli cities under its ongoing Operation True Promise-3. Among them is the Fateh hypersonic missile, which slipped through Israel's famed defense systems and struck targets in Tel Aviv. Co-developed with the United States, Israel's Arrow missile defense system was designed to stop such threats. But reports suggest Tel Aviv is now dangerously low on these missiles. Without a quick resupply or U.S. intervention, Israeli defenses could soon be overwhelmed. Out of the 300+ missiles fired by Iran in recent days, at least 40 are reported to have bypassed Israeli air defenses – including the Iron Dome. It has caused major damage in Haifa and Tel Aviv. The situation has forced Israel to reassess its inventory and consider foreign partners for urgent help. Why India Suddenly is Critical India's success with integrated missile defense during Operation Sindoor, especially its Akashteer and IAACS systems, caught the attention of many military watchers. These systems successfully intercepted multiple Pakistani missiles and drones just last year. Now, Israel seems to be turning to India for similar support, whether technical, material or strategic. Baram's call to India's Defence Secretary was not casual. Singh directly oversees India's arms procurement and ammunition production. Any request for urgent weapons transfers or co-development talks would go through his office. A day before the call, Baram had inspected Israeli arms production lines at Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI), checking stocks and gauging what could be mobilised and what needed outside support. India and Israel have built one of the world's most confidential and enduring defense partnerships. During the Kargil conflict, it was Israeli drone tech and laser-guided munitions that helped India retake mountain posts. More recently, India used Israeli Rampage missiles and Harop/Harpy drones during airstrikes against terror camps in Pakistan. During Operation Sindoor, Indian jets relied on Israeli systems to destroy enemy radar and supply lines. Trust runs deep. Now, that trust is being tested the other way. While the call itself is a sign of urgency, it may also mark the start of a quiet defense corridor opening up again between New Delhi and Tel Aviv. India has traditionally kept a low profile during Israel's wars, choosing diplomacy over overt support. But in the background, joint ventures, weapons transfers and intelligence sharing have remained active. With Iran pushing deeper into Israeli airspace and American support delayed, Tel Aviv may soon need more than quiet words. It may need real systems, real ammo and real allies. And India, once again, is at the top of that list.
Al Manar
13-06-2025
- Politics
- Al Manar
Iran's Missiles Pound ‘Israel' in Operation True Promise III
Iran carried out on Friday massive missile attacks on the Zionist entity in retaliation to the Israeli aggression on the Islamic Republic. Hundreds of missiles including ballistic missiles were fired by Iran on Friday evening in an operation dubbed Operation True Promise III. Photos coming out of Tel Aviv show the missiles have successfully hit targets in the Zionist regime's capital. Israeli bases and the regime's defense ministry as well as ministry of so-called national security have been hit in the attack, Iranian media reported. In a statement, the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) announced the operation. 'Relying on the divine power and the guidance of Imam Khamenei, we launch Operation True Promise-3 with the call 'O Ali',' the statement read. Israeli Magen David emergency service announced that 21 settlers were injured, including one seriously. Meanwhile, the Israeli Channel 13 reported unprecedented damage due to the assault. The Times of Israel reported that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was holding a consultation with security chiefs and ministers in an underground bunker to discuss how to respond to Iran's ballistic missile attacks. The Israeli regime launched an aggression a number of targets across Iran, including residential neighborhoods, in the early hours of Friday. Chief of Staff of the Iranian Armed Forces Major General Mohammad Hossein Baqeri, Commander of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps Major General Hossein Salami, Commander of Iran's Khatam al-Anbia Central Headquarters Major General Gholam Ali Rashid, Commander of the IRGC Aerospace Force Major General Amir Ali Hajizadeh, and at least six Iranian nuclear scientists have been martyred in the strikes. Leader of the Islamic Revolution Imam Sayyed Ali Khamenei has warned the Zionist regime that it will receive a severe punishment for the aggression.
