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<h1 class="gmail-reader-title">True Promise 3, wave 20: 40 missiles launched, Kheibar-Shekan in first</h1>
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<div class="gmail-reader-estimated-time">June 22, 2025</div>
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its first major response to US and Israeli airstrikes, Iran targets Ben
Gurion Airport and military hubs with a new wave of ballistic missile
attacks.</p><div><ul id="gmail-content-slick-0"><div aria-hidden="false"><li>
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Israeli workers survey the site where a missile launched from Iran struck in Haifa, on Sunday, June 22, 2025 (<em>AP</em>)
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<p>A new wave of Iranian ballistic missile strikes targeted central and
northern parts of "Israel" on Sunday, marking the first such attack
since <a href="https://english.almayadeen.net/news/politics/reactions-to-trump-s-iran-strikes-pour-in" target="_blank" rel="noopener">US airstrikes hit Iran\u2019s nuclear facilities</a> on Sunday at dawn. Sirens were activated across multiple areas, with Israeli authorities urging settlers to remain in shelters.</p>
<p>According to the Israeli military, around 30 missiles were launched
from Iran in two salvos toward Gush Dan and the north. On its part,
Iranian state television reported strikes on at least 10 separate sites.
Sirens were reportedly not activated in several areas, mainly Haifa,
prior to impact, raising concerns over the entity's early warning
system.</p>
<p>Confirmed missile impacts were recorded in Haifa, Tel Aviv, Ness
Ziona, Beer Yaakov, Ramla, and the settlement of Bat Yam, where a fire
broke out in a residential building. In Haifa, one missile struck
without any prior alert, prompting internal outrage over the failure of
the alarm system.</p>
<p>Meanwhile, Iranian media reported that over 20 missiles landed in various locations across the occupied territories.</p>
<h2>30 settlers injured as Iranian missiles hit central, northern "Israel"</h2>
<p>Israeli media reported that medical teams are assessing the affected
areas for damage and casualties. In a related development, Israeli media
reported, citing Magen David Adom (MDA), that emergency responders are
attending to 30 settlers injured in the Iranian ballistic missile
strikes on central and northern "Israel", including some in critical
condition. </p>
<p>MDA added that its teams are continuing to survey the reported impact sites, Israeli media reported.</p>
<p>Israeli authorities instructed settlers in impacted areas to remain
in shelters until further notice, particularly in Haifa and al-Jalil,
where sirens were also triggered.</p>
<p>This missile campaign marks Iran\u2019s first attack since the United
States, in coordination with the Israeli occupation, launched airstrikes
on the <a href="https://english.almayadeen.net/news/politics/iran--minor-damage-to-nuclear-sites-after-us-attack--no-radi" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Fordow, Natanz, and Isfahan</a> nuclear sites, an action Tehran has condemned as illegal and escalatory.</p>
<p>In the aftermath of the attack, the Israeli military's spokesperson
called on the public and media to refrain from sharing footage or images
of the impact zones. Despite this, footage continued to come in from
the impacted areas, showcasing the massive destruction. Emergency teams
and military units remain on high alert as the situation continues to
unfold, as per Israeli media.</p>
<h2>Wave 20 of Operation True Promise 3 launched: IRGC</h2>
<p>Simultaneously, the Islamic Revolution Guard Corps (IRGC) announced the launch of the <a href="https://english.almayadeen.net/news/politics/wave-19-of-operation-true-promise-3-launched--irgc" target="_blank" rel="noopener">20th wave of Operation True Promise 3</a>,
targeting key sites across the occupied territories with a combination
of long-range ballistic missiles utilizing advanced strike tactics.</p>
<p>IRGC spokesperson Major General Naeini announced that the latest
phase of the operation employed missiles powered by both liquid and
solid propellants, equipped with high-impact warheads and enhanced
features specifically designed to bypass enemy air defense systems.</p>
<p>The IRGC confirmed that the targets struck during this wave included
Ben Gurion Airport, a biological research facility, and command,
control, and logistical support bases at multiple levels.</p>
<p>Naeini described the operation as a continued part of Iran\u2019s strategic military response to the <a href="https://english.almayadeen.net/news/politics/netanyahu-confirms-us-strike-on-iran-coordinated-with--israe" target="_blank" rel="noopener">coordinated aggression by the United States</a> and the Israeli occupation. </p>
<h3>IRGC details Wave 20 of Operation True Promise 3, unveils advanced missile tactics</h3>
<p>Iran\u2019s Islamic Revolution Guard Corps (IRGC) has released new details
regarding the 20th wave of Operation True Promise 3, confirming the
launch of 40 ballistic missiles with enhanced capabilities and unveiling
the use of a new generation of weaponry.</p>
<p>In an official statement, the IRGC announced that the latest round of
missile strikes involved both solid- and liquid-fueled ballistic
missiles, marking a tactical escalation in Iran\u2019s military response to
recent US and Israeli aggression.</p>
<p>Significantly, the operation featured the first combat deployment of the third-generation <a href="https://english.almayadeen.net/news/politics/kheibar-shekan--the-state-of-the-art-missile-that-pounded-is" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Kheibar-Shekan multi-warhead ballistic missile</a>, a development the IRGC described as a major advancement in strike capabilities.</p>
<p>According to the statement, the missiles used in this wave were
equipped with highly destructive, maneuverable warheads capable of being
guided all the way to impact. The IRGC noted that the warheads are
designed to penetrate enemy defenses and detonate with devastating
effect.</p>
<p>\u201cWe have adopted new and surprising tactics to achieve more precise,
destructive, and effective strikes,\u201d the IRGC stated, adding that the
use of advanced guidance and terminal maneuverability caught the enemy
off guard.</p>
<p>In a notable assertion, the IRGC said that air raid sirens in the
targeted areas sounded only after the missiles had already hit their
targets, contributing to confusion and disruption among enemy forces.
The timing, they said, caused \u201cthe enemy to lose its balance.\u201d</p>
<p>The IRGC concluded by emphasizing that the full strength of Iran\u2019s
military capabilities has not yet been revealed. \u201cThe most significant
capabilities of the Armed Forces of the Islamic Republic of Iran in this
sacred defense have not yet been deployed,\u201d the statement warned. </p>
<p><strong>Read more: <a href="https://english.almayadeen.net/news/politics/us-lawmakers-condemn-trump-s-strike-on-iran-as-unconstitutio" target="_blank" rel="noopener">US lawmakers condemn Trump\u2019s strike on Iran as unconstitutional</a></strong></p></div></div></div>
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