ANN ANish News Network | Wednesday, 01 April 2026

The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) announced that it has conducted a large-scale coordinated offensive, firing more than 100 heavy missiles along with attack drones and additional rocket systems in what it described as the 89th wave of its ongoing retaliatory operations.

The operation, part of what Iran refers to as Operation True Promise 4, reportedly targeted positions linked to United States and Israel across multiple locations in West Asia.

Scope of the Attack

According to the IRGC statement, the latest wave involved:

  • Over 100 heavy missiles
  • Attack drones
  • Approximately 200 rockets
  • Coordinated multi-domain strikes across land and maritime zones

The operations were conducted in coordination with other Iranian armed forces and allied regional resistance groups, targeting what Iran described as military objectives and associated infrastructure.

Targets in Israeli-Occupied Areas

The IRGC claimed that strikes hit locations including:

  • Tel Aviv
  • Eilat
  • Bnei Brak

These areas were described as hosting military assets and personnel linked to Israeli defense operations. The statement alleged significant casualties, though independent verification of these claims has not been confirmed.

Regional Targets and Bahrain Operations

The IRGC further stated that operations extended beyond the occupied territories to regional US military positions.

One reported strike targeted a facility in Bahrain, described as a gathering point for US personnel near the U.S. Fifth Fleet base in Bahrain.

The statement claimed that:

  • Approximately 80 personnel were present at the targeted site
  • The location was struck using a combination of ballistic missiles and drone swarms
  • Additional follow-up strikes impacted helicopter units at Al-Udayri base, reportedly damaging or destroying aircraft

Maritime and Naval Operations

Iran’s naval forces reportedly participated in the Wave 89 operations, conducting multiple strikes across maritime zones using:

  • Ballistic missiles
  • Qadr cruise missiles
  • Explosive drones

Targets included radar installations and naval assets in the Persian Gulf and nearby waters.

The IRGC also claimed responsibility for striking a tanker associated with Israeli interests, identified as the vessel Aqua One, which was reported to be burning in the central Persian Gulf.

Claims of Carrier Group Movement

The IRGC further alleged that drone operations were directed toward a US naval carrier group, identified as the USS Abraham Lincoln, operating in the northern Indian Ocean.

According to the statement, the carrier group reportedly changed position following the attacks. These claims remain unverified by independent military sources.

Strait of Hormuz Assertion

The IRGC emphasized that the Strait of Hormuz remains under its operational control, reiterating its strategic importance as a critical maritime chokepoint for global energy transit.

Iranian officials have previously highlighted the Strait as a key leverage point in regional security dynamics due to its role in international shipping routes.

Broader Strategic Narrative

The IRGC framed the ongoing campaign as part of a broader defensive effort, describing the strikes as a response to what it termed an “unprovoked military campaign” initiated by US and Israeli forces on February 28.

The statement also referenced:

  • Continued operations by allied regional groups
  • Coordination among resistance movements in Lebanon, Iraq, and Yemen
  • A sustained campaign of missile and drone attacks across multiple fronts

Claimed Operational Outcomes

The IRGC asserted that its operations have resulted in:

  • Damage to military infrastructure across multiple countries
  • Disruption of regional military coordination systems
  • Casualties among US personnel and allied forces
  • Increased operational pressure on US and Israeli positions

These claims have not been independently verified.

Conclusion

Wave 89 of Operation True Promise 4 represents a continued escalation in Iran’s reported military activities, characterized by large-scale, multi-vector strikes involving missiles, drones, and naval assets.

As the conflict expands across land, air, and maritime domains, the situation reflects an increasingly complex and multi-theater confrontation involving Iran, the United States, Israel, and allied regional actors.

Further developments are expected as both sides continue to report competing narratives and conduct operations across West Asia.