Iranian Guard Launches Fifth Wave of Military Operations
The Iranian Islamic Revolutionary Guard released its fourth announcement on March 1, detailing the fifth phase of its operation codenamed 'True Commitment 4'. The operation targeted several US military assets across the region.
An ammunition transport vessel near Jebel Ali Port in the UAE was struck by multiple drones, leaving the ship disabled and triggering explosions.
- Kuwait naval base hit by missiles and drones
- Fuel tanker damaged in Indian Ocean strike
- Air force base in Saudi Arabia and military base in Iraq also attacked
Extensive Damage Across US Bases
The Kuwait-based US naval facility suffered attacks from ballistic missiles and twelve drones, destroying infrastructure and causing significant casualties. A US combat support ship refueling in the Indian Ocean was also struck by an Iranian missile.
In addition, the Saudi Sultan Air Base and the Harir military base in Iraq were both targeted with precision strikes. The latter is believed to house US special forces and commandos.