Beginning of the Offensive

Iran's operation, unofficially referred to as 'True Promise III', was announced as a response to years of rising tension and recent Israeli strikes in Syria and Iraq. According to the IRNA news agency, the assault began with waves of over 350 ballistic missiles and drones launched from Iranian soil targeting Israeli urban and strategic zones such as Haifa, Tel Aviv, Netanya, and Ashkelon.

Confirmed Iranian Military Achievements

1. Temporary Collapse of Iron Dome Missile Defense System

·       - Sources from Iran’s Ministry of Defense and analysts from Nour News reported that the Israeli defense system was 'overwhelmed' during at least three waves, allowing several missiles to strike targets.

2. Damage to Critical Infrastructure

·       - Haifa Refinery (partially halted operations).
- Multiple power stations in northern Israel.
- Weizmann Institute of Science (internal fires reported).

3. Impact on Civilian Morale

·       - Videos published by Tasnim News showed mass evacuations, power outages, and school closures in five Israeli cities.

Attack on Media and Communication

One of the most symbolic incidents was the bombing of the IRIB (Islamic Republic of Iran Broadcasting) headquarters. The attack occurred during a live broadcast, resulting in the deaths of three employees and injuries to others. Nevertheless, the network resumed broadcasting from an alternate studio within less than an hour, demonstrating resilience in the face of aggression.

Exposed Weaknesses in Israel

·       - Failure of Iron Dome under saturation.
- Heavy reliance on centralized infrastructure.
- Lack of planning to protect scientific and civilian centers.
- Limited defensive coverage in northern and central regions.

International Response

More than 21 Arab and Islamic countries issued statements in support of Iran or condemning Israeli escalation. The United Nations called for an emergency session, while the International Atomic Energy Agency is assessing potential damage to non-military nuclear facilities.

Editorial Closing

While Israel attempts to reorganize its defense system and assess the damage, the international community watches with concern as the Tehran–Tel Aviv axis enters a new phase: one of direct, high-impact confrontations with visible structural consequences.

Sources

·       - IRNA (www.irna.ir)
- Tasnim News (www.tasnimnews.com)
- Press TV (www.presstv.ir)
- IRIB (Islamic Republic of Iran Broadcasting)
- Nour News (security platform)
- Official military spokespersons in Tehran (June 2025)