Tehran ( the cow news digital ) The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) of Iran has launched the 37th wave of missile attacks under “Operation Wada-ye Sadiq 4,” targeting U.S. and Israeli military installations for over three hours, according to an official statement.
The statement details that the missile strikes were carried out on strategic locations, including Erbil in Iraq, the U.S. Fifth Fleet headquarters in Bahrain, and military centers in Tel Aviv, Israel. The operation also targeted a satellite communications center in southern Tel Aviv for the second time, as well as the occupied port of Haifa.
IRGC officials reported that multiple types of missiles were used, including the Khaibar Shekan, Qadr, and Khorramshahr variants. Several of the missiles carried multiple warheads, with the Qadr missile warhead weighing approximately one ton.
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According to the IRGC, Operation Wada-ye Sadiq 4 was initiated last month in response to military actions taken by the United States and Israel against Iran. The continued series of strikes marks an escalation in hostilities, with the 37th wave demonstrating both the range and precision capabilities of Iran’s missile arsenal.
Regional analysts note that these strikes represent a significant show of force and serve as a strategic message to Washington and Tel Aviv. By targeting high-value military and communication infrastructure, Iran is emphasizing its ability to retaliate against perceived aggression while maintaining operational control over critical regional waterways and urban centers.
The extended three-hour missile operation has prompted heightened alerts in affected countries, with U.S. and Israeli defense systems reportedly engaging countermeasures to mitigate the impact. Security and intelligence officials are assessing the damage and tracking the potential for further retaliatory actions in the region.
Experts warn that continued missile exchanges could destabilize the already tense geopolitical landscape in the Middle East, with implications for regional security, global energy supplies, and international diplomacy. Governments and international observers continue to monitor the situation closely, calling for de-escalation and dialogue to prevent further escalation.
The IRGC’s announcement underscores Tehran’s determination to respond aggressively to military pressures while signaling to its adversaries that Iran remains capable of sustained offensive operations.
