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Iran Pounds US, Zionist Assets, US Military Structure Collapsing
The IRGC announced the execution of wave 83 of Operation True Promise 4 in the early hours of Friday, targeting key American and zionist military installations across the region with missiles and drones.
According to a statement from the IRGC’s Public Relations, the operation was dedicated to the “warm-hearted people of the southern strip of the country in the north of the ever-Persian Gulf” and was conducted under the blessed code “Ya Aba Abdullah Al-Hussein (AS).”
The strikes targeted a range of strategic assets belonging to American and zionist forces.
Among the targets were storage tanks and the oil depot in Ashdod, a military personnel site in the Modi’in settlement, and a US military information exchange center in the region.
The IRGC also struck American military bases at Al-Dhafra and Al-Udeiri, along with maintenance and storage hangars for transport aircraft and drones at Ali Al-Salem Air Base.
Additional targets include fuel tanks for jets and fighter aircraft of American forces, as well as the maintenance and repair hangar for the Patriot missile system at Sheikh Isa Base.
The IRGC statement noted that the operation employed a combination of advanced weaponry, including long-range and medium-range systems, solid and liquid fuel missiles, precision-strike and multi-warhead capabilities, as well as suicide and loitering drones.
It further emphasized that the retaliatory attacks were carried out with “full success by the grace of God.”
In its statement, the IRGC highlighted the impact of ongoing operations on daily life for zionist settlers, noting that “siren-to-siren living and prolonged confinement in shelters have become a daily routine for the zionists.”
The IRGC concluded with a stark warning: “As we said, we will find you, and with God’s will, we will make you pay for your despicable deeds.”
Iranian armed forces have so far carried out 83 waves of missile and drone strikes with advanced weaponry targeting zionist military facilities in the occupied territories, as well as US occupation bases and assets scattered across the West Asia region.
The retaliatory operations were launched immediately after the US-zionist coalition carried out an unprovoked act of aggression against the Islamic Republic of Iran on February 28, leading to the martyrdom of the Leader of the Islamic Revolution, Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei, some top-ranking military commanders, and over 170 schoolchildren in Minab.
The Lebanese Hezbollah resistance movement and the Islamic Resistance in Iraq have also joined the front against the external aggressors, inflicting heavy blows on the enemy.
The retaliatory operations by the Iranian armed forces, as well as the resistance groups, have inflicted heavy blows on the enemy, decimating its military and strategic infrastructure.
Brigadier General Abolfazl Shekarchi, the spokesperson for the armed forces, in remarks on Thursday, said that US personnel are now forced to abandon military bases and take refuge in civilian hotels, a move that he condemned as an attempt by the US to use civilian structures for military cover.
“The Americans, who once relied on their military bases to establish a presence, are now hiding in hotels and relying on the civilian areas of our region as a protective shield,” Shekarchi said.
“This marks a humiliating retreat and an admission of their inability to defend themselves.”
The Iranian Army also continues to inflict severe blows on the enemy. It targeted sensitive locations in the strategic Haifa port on Thursday with a barrage of drones.
“The center for manufacturing and maintenance of various military vessels of the Zionist regime in the eastern Mediterranean Sea that played a key and sensitive role in logistics for the regime’s Navy as well as the huge fuel storage facilities for warplanes in Haifa port were, among others, targeted in the recent drone attack by the Islamic Republic’s Armed forces,” it said in a statement.
Iran’s military has also been closely monitoring US forces across the region, a senior spokesman for Iran’s Armed Forces said on Thursday, asserting that the American military structure in West Asia has “collapsed in the shortest possible time.”
In a wide-ranging interview broadcast on national television, Brigadier General Abolfazl Shekarchi expressed strong criticism of US military adventurism in the region, while highlighting the Iranian response to ongoing aggression against the country.
He said that US personnel are now forced to abandon certain military bases and take refuge in civilian hotels, a move that he condemned as an attempt by the US to use civilian structures for military cover.
“The Americans, who once relied on their military bases to establish a presence, are now hiding in hotels and relying on the civilian areas of our region as a protective shield,” Shekarchi said.
“This marks a humiliating retreat and an admission of their inability to defend themselves.”
He said that the American forces are no longer able to sustain a military presence in several regions of West Asia, citing the destruction of key US bases.
“We have dismantled 17 US bases in the region, and they have failed to protect their forces or their installations,” Shekarchi stated, adding that the failure of US military plans is a significant blow to American credibility.
The spokesman further discussed Iran’s evolving defense strategy, stating that the 12-day war in June had catalyzed a major shift in the country’s military doctrine.
“Following the 12-day war, we changed our defensive doctrine to an offensive one,” Shekarchi said.
“This does not mean we are waging aggression against others, as the US does, but rather that any state that initiates aggression against us will be struck until it is destroyed. We will not relent until we have achieved victory and punished the aggressors.”
He clarified that Iran’s new offensive posture is defensive in nature, aimed at safeguarding the country’s sovereignty and deterring foreign intervention.
“Our goal is to continue the fight until the enemy is punished, and we can remove the shadow of war from the Islamic Republic forever,” Shekarchi explained.
The general also emphasized that Iran’s military doctrine is strictly focused on responding to aggression and that Tehran does not seek to engage in unnecessary conflict.
However, he stressed that Iran’s resolve would not falter in the face of continued foreign interference. “If they attack us, we will retaliate with everything we have,” he stated.
Despite the ongoing US-zionist terrorist war, Shekarchi made it clear that even if the hostilities were to cease, Iran’s conditions for peace would have to be met.
He referenced the conditions laid out by the new Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Mojtaba Khamenei, asserting that these conditions are non-negotiable.
“The Strait of Hormuz will never return to the way it was before,” Shekarchi declared. “We have set four conditions, and until they are met, we will not leave the Americans alone.”
He added that Iran’s security in the region would not be compromised, and that any foreign forces operating near Iranian borders would be targeted.
“The Americans have lost their grip on the region, and their F-35 fighter jets will no longer be safe,” he warned.
“Any base that hosts US forces in the region will be a target for us. We are fully prepared to respond wherever the threat originates.”
Shekarchi also shared grim figures regarding the toll the war has taken on US and Israeli forces.
He confirmed reports of heavy casualties among American personnel, estimating that between 600 and 800 US soldiers have been killed, with nearly 5,000 others wounded.
In addition, the general cited sources within the zionist entity who said that 1,321 zionist soldiers have been killed in retaliatory strikes from Iran.
He noted that these numbers were likely understated by the zionist regime, which has downplayed its losses in the war.
“In the first few days of the war, we targeted a hotel where American soldiers were hiding, and 160 American personnel were either killed or wounded,” Shekarchi stated.
“This was just one of many strikes that have taken place, and the casualties on both sides continue to mount.”
The general also pointed to the significant damage inflicted on zionist infrastructure, noting that key military and industrial targets have been struck, resulting in extensive damage to the entities military capabilities.
“Zionist defense systems, including their air defense and military centers, have been completely destroyed,” Shekarchi said. “Even their most advanced facilities have been targeted, and the impact has been devastating.”
Iran’s strategy in the war
The military spokesman emphasized that Tehran is determined to maintain control of the situation in the region. “We have always maintained the initiative in this war,” Shekarchi said.
“We have not been on the defensive; we have been on the offensive from the beginning, and we will continue to lead the conflict until we achieve our objectives.”
He highlighted that the Iranian military had deployed a range of advanced technologies and capabilities in its retaliation, including cutting-edge air defense systems that have successfully targeted US F-35 fighter jets.
“Our capabilities are growing stronger by the day, and we are constantly improving our military systems to ensure that we can meet any challenge,” Shekarchi said.
Addressing the regional countries that have been affected by the war, Shekarchi urged them to take a stand against the US and zionist forces.
“We call on the Muslim nations of the region to stop providing shelter to US forces,” he said.
“We respect the sovereignty of all countries, and we do not seek to impose our will on anyone. However, if you allow foreign forces to use your land and airspace for military operations against Iran, you will bear the consequences.”
The general also reiterated that Iran’s military actions are aimed at defending its sovereignty and ensuring the security of the region, not at attacking innocent civilians.
“The land and airspace of the Muslim world are sacred to us, and we do not seek to harm anyone. However, if foreign forces use these lands to attack us, we will retaliate accordingly,” Shekarchi said.
US strategy and NATO’s reluctance
In his analysis of the US strategy, Shekarchi pointed out that the US is seeking a way to exit the war with its reputation intact.
“The U is trying to exit the war with honor, but it is clear that they have already failed in their objectives,” he said.
“The longer they remain, the weaker they become, and the more they risk further damage to their military and political standing.”
He also noted that even NATO allies have refused to join the US in the war. “NATO members have declined to support the US in this war,” Shekarchi said.
“They understand that engaging in this conflict would only bring more instability and harm to their own nations.”
Despite the heavy toll the war has taken on US and Israeli forces, Shekarchi emphasized that the Iranian economy remains resilient.
“Even in the face of the most intense military pressure, our economy has held up,” he said. “We have faced challenges, but our resolve has only strengthened. The Iranian people are united, and they will not be broken.”
He pointed out that the US is facing significant economic costs as a result of the war, and that these costs would continue to mount as the conflict drags on.
“The world is beginning to see that the US is no longer the dominant power it once was,” Shekarchi said.
“We are confident that in the long run, the global community will shift its stance on the U.S. and its aggressive policies.”
As the war continues, Shekarchi emphasized Iran’s determination to press on until its goals are achieved.
“The US and the zionist regime are mistaken if they think we will back down,” he warned. “Our resolve is stronger than ever, and we will continue to fight until we achieve our objectives.”
He reiterated Iran’s commitment to defending its sovereignty and ensuring the security of the region.
“We will not stop until the American and Israeli forces are removed from the region, and until our conditions are met,” Shekarchi said.
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Merkava Massacre – Hezbollah Destroys Nearly 100 Tanks & Launches Record Operations
Hezbollah resistance fighters destroyed at least 21 zionist military Merkava tanks across southern Lebanon and northern occupied Palestine over 24 hours on Wednesday, in what is being described as a new “Merkava massacre.”
By Thursday morning, the group reported achieving direct hits on 20 more Merkava tanks, bringing the total number of Merkava tanks taken out since March 2 to at least 73.
On Thursday, dozens more Merkava tanks were successfully targeted and destroyed by Hezbollah fighters, taking the total number close to 100, as per informed sources.
As per details released by the Islamic Resistance in Lebanon, the latest round of strikes on Thursday targeted Merkava tanks across multiple locations.
In Debel, three tanks were struck with guided missiles. In Al-Qantara, strikes hit Merkava tanks near the technical school, the vocational school, the reservoir, and the water tank, while three more were struck using attack drones.
In Taybeh, nearly a dozen Merkava tanks were hit with guided missiles. In Deir Siryan, four tanks were struck near the pond, and another was hit on the Taybeh-Al-Qantara road.
At the time of filing this report, the attacks were underway at multiple locations.
Many military pundits have described it as “Merkava massacre,” a term that traces back to a similar operation during the 2006 war, when a small squad of Hezbollah fighters, reportedly just three men, destroyed at least 25 Merkava tanks and killed 34 zionist occupation soldiers before they were forced to retreat from the area.
Military analysts also point to the stark economic disparity between the two sides’ arsenals.
The guided missiles Hezbollah deployed to target these tanks cost a few thousand dollars each, a mere fraction of the cost of the Merkava tanks. Each Merkava takes up to two years to produce and carries a price tag of approximately $6 million, according to reports.
The Lebanese resistance group’s latest operation, which started earlier this month, came after more than a year of strategic patience during which the Israeli occupation continues to attack villages and towns in southern Lebanon in blatant breach of the ceasefire.
On Wednesday, the Lebanese movement carried out a record 87 operations against the zionist military sites in the occupied territories, using both missiles and drones.
On Thursday, Hezbollah carried out 96 operations making a record total of 183 operations in just two days of the war.
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PM Modi to interact with Chief Ministers on West Asia crisis today #PMModi #ChiefMinisters #WestAsia #socialnewsxyz
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'USA badly stuck, Iran playing cards well': Major Gen G.D. Bakshi on West Asia conflict (IANS Interview) #USA #Iran #MajorGenGDBakshi #WestAsia #IANSInterview #socialnewsxyz
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PM Modi to interact with Chief Ministers on West Asia crisis tomorrow #PMModi #ChiefMinisters #WestAsia #socialnewsxyz
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Israel used white phosphorus to scorch earth in south Lebanon, researcher says
Human Rights Watch and others say they have documented use of weapon in civilian areas during war on Gaza
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/mar/25/israel-white-phosphorus-south-lebanon-researchers
from #TheGuardian
March 25, 2026
When the M825-series 155mm artillery projectile bursts, expelling its felt wedges containing #WhitePhosphorus, it leaves a distinctive knuckle-shaped plume. That is how #HumanRightsWatch (HRW) researchers said they were able to verify that #Israel was again using the notorious weapon over south #Lebanon, reigniting accusations that it is breaking the laws of war.
The New York-based rights group said it had verified and geolocated eight images showing airburst white phosphorus munitions exploding over residential areas in the southern Lebanese town of Yohmor in the opening days of Israel’s assault during the #war on Gaza.
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