Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps has launched its 23rd wave of strikes in the current conflict, firing a fresh barrage of ballistic and cruise missiles at Tel Aviv and multiple US bases across the region under a coordinated operation codenamed “Al‑Waad Al‑Sadiq 4” (The True Promise 4), military officials say.

Sirens wailed across the Gush Dan area as Israeli radar detected launches from western Iran. Iron Dome, David’s Sling and Arrow batteries streaked into the sky, knocking down most of the incoming missiles, but at least one impact or large fragment set off explosions in an industrial zone near Tel Aviv, shattering windows and igniting parked vehicles. Emergency services report dozens lightly wounded by glass and debris.

At the same time, US bases in Qatar, the UAE and Iraq came under fire from Shahab‑ and Fateh‑class missiles, backed by swarms of Shahed drones. Patriot and THAAD systems intercepted many of the threats, yet early assessments admit “limited damage” to a logistics yard and fuel storage areas, with several US and coalition troops injured.

IRGC commanders are hailing Al‑Waad Al‑Sadiq 4 as proof Iran can sustain “continuous strategic pressure” on both Israel and the United States despite days of punishing airstrikes on its own soil. Washington and Jerusalem counter that defences held and vow that every new wave will trigger deeper hits on Iran’s missile network.

As night falls on Tel Aviv and US bases brace for wave 24, one question hangs over the region: is Iran’s “true promise” a final push before talks — or a signal that this missile duel is only just beginning?