Iranian media: Israel punished by operation 'True Promise'

(Patria) - Israeli reports say Iran has already launched three waves of drones at Israeli positions, as well as a series of cruise missiles. Footage taken by citizens in Iraq suggests that the well-known Iranian Shahed-136 drones are among the unmanned aerial vehicles launched at the occupied territories, reports Tehran Times.

⚡️Iraqi factions launched ballistic missiles towards “Israel” a short while ago pic.twitter.com/WP3a5NxLkC

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The initial announcement of the launch of Iranian attacks came from the Israeli military. Daniel Hagari, a military spokesman, stated that it would take several hours for the drones to reach their destinations, emphasizing Israel's readiness for the situation. Hagari stressed that Israel has defensive and offensive measures and maintains close cooperation with the United States and regional partners.

Iran also confirmed that it had begun retaliation against Israel via a TV announcement.

"In response to various crimes of the Zionist regime, including the attack on the Iranian consulate in Damascus and the martyrdom of some military commanders and military advisors from our country in Syria, the IRGC Air Force targeted specific targets within the occupied territories by hitting them with dozens of missiles and drones," said the news anchor, reading a statement from the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC).

Before the direct Iranian attack on Israeli targets, Hezbollah launched a significant rocket attack aimed at northern areas of Israel and the Golan Heights. A cyber attack also plunged vast areas of Israel, including Tel Aviv, into darkness, the aforementioned media reported.

What is new in the Iranian reporting is the announcement of the operation's name – "True Promise."