Iran Launches 65th Offensive Targeting Haifa Oil Refinery and Other Objectives

Source: Global Times
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Xinhua News Agency, Tehran, March 19 - The Islamic Republic of Iran Broadcasting reported on the 19th, citing a statement from the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, that Iran launched the 65th wave of the "Real Commitment-4" operation that day, targeting the oil refineries in Haifa and Ashdod, a series of security targets and military support centers in Israel, as well as some U.S. bases in the Middle East.

The statement said that the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps used the upgraded "Nasrullah" missile based on the "Qader" missile for the first time in the 65th wave of the operation.

The Israel Defense Forces earlier stated that debris from an intercepted Iranian ballistic missile fell on the Haifa oil refinery. Israeli Energy Minister Eli Cohen said that this attack "did not cause significant damage to the infrastructure."

Classification
Region
West Asia
Analytical Domain
Operational
Primary Category / Secondary Categories
Military Operations / Weapons & Equipment
Subcategory
Airstrike
SALUTE Report
Size
Not specified
Activity
Iran launched the 65th wave of the 'Real Commitment-4' operation targeting Israeli oil refineries and military support centers, as well as U.S. bases in the Middle East.
Location
Haifa · Ashdod
Unit
Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC)
Time
March 19
Equipment
Nasrullah missileQader missile
Summary

Iran launched the 65th wave of the 'Real Commitment-4' operation on March 19, targeting oil refineries in Haifa and Ashdod, as well as U.S. bases in the Middle East. The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) employed upgraded Nasrullah missiles during this operation. Israeli forces intercepted one missile, with debris falling in Haifa, but officials reported no major damage to infrastructure.

Key Facts
  • Iran launched the 65th wave of the 'Real Commitment-4' operation.
  • Targets included oil refineries in Haifa and Ashdod, and U.S. bases in the Middle East.
  • The IRGC used upgraded Nasrullah missiles based on Qader missiles.
  • Israeli forces intercepted an Iranian ballistic missile, with debris landing in Haifa.
  • No significant damage was reported to the infrastructure according to Israeli officials.