Special Report: Nevatim Air Base hit as Iran launches 70 missiles and

Iran has launched a massive coordinated military offensive designated Operation True Promise 4, involving over 70 missiles and 59 drones targeting critical Israeli and U.S. military sites. The operation, which took place on March 14th, 2026, successfully targeted the Nevatim Air Base, a key hub for F-35 fighter jets, alongside other strategic locations like Al-Udeid and Al-Dhafra. This escalation follows the February 28th conflict and the assassination of Ayatollah Khamenei. Beyond direct kinetic strikes, the offensive marks a significant shift in regional strategy, resulting in the closure of the Strait of Hormuz and reported strikes on UAE oil infrastructure. The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps and the Iranian Army utilized new-generation solid-fuel Kheibar Shekan and liquid-fuel Ghadr missiles, claiming high effectiveness. Supported by groups like Hezbollah and the Islamic Resistance in Iraq, the operation represents a major expansion of hostilities, with Iran issuing specific warnings regarding industrial assets as its tactical focus shifts toward regional economic disruption.

On March 14, 2026, the Islamic Republic of Iran launched its most significant military offensive to date, designated Operation True Promise 4. This coordinated assault involved 70 missiles and 59 drones, targeting critical Israeli and United States military infrastructure across the Middle East. The Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps, or IRGC, specifically struck the Nevatim Air Base, which houses F-35 fighter jets, while also hitting U.S. bases such as Al-Udeid and Al-Dhafra. In a major escalation, the operation has led to the closure of the Strait of Hormuz and reports of strikes on UAE oil infrastructure. Supported by Hezbollah and Iraqi resistance groups, the offensive marks a response to the February 28 aggression and the assassination of Ayatollah Khamenei. This shift towards targeting high-value industrial and military assets reflects a heightening of regional tensions and a strategic attempt to disrupt both military operations and energy supply chains.

Topics Covered

  • ⚡ Scale and scope of the Operation True Promise 4 missile waves.
  • 🏛️ Direct strikes on the Nevatim Air Base and F-35 facilities.
  • 🌍 Regional involvement of Hezbollah and the Islamic Resistance in Iraq.
  • 💼 Strategic impact on UAE oil infrastructure and the Strait of Hormuz.
  • 📊 Deployment of Kheibar Shekan and Ghadr missile technologies.

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  • (00:00) - Introduction
  • (00:04) - The Strike on Nevatim
  • (00:04) - Energy Security and Hormuz
Special Report: Nevatim Air Base hit as Iran launches 70 missiles and
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