59th wave of strikes: IRGC debuts ‘Haj Qasem’ missiles in fierce retaliation
Image: PressTV

59th wave of strikes: IRGC debuts ‘Haj Qasem’ missiles in fierce retaliation

17 March, 2026.Iran.1 sources

Key Takeaways

  • IRGC launches barrage in 59th wave of Operation True Promise 4.
  • Debuts Haj Qasem missile for first time.
  • Targeted Israeli positions in Beit Shemesh, Tel Aviv, and occupied al-Quds with an effect-based strike.

IRGC debut of Haj Qasem

In a Tuesday statement, the IRGC said the effect-based strike targeted Israeli positions in Beit Shemesh, Tel Aviv, and occupied al-Quds.

Image from PressTV
PressTVPressTV

Targets and base strikes

The operation also pounded regional bases belonging to the US terrorist army, directly targeting installations in Al Udeid, Ali Al Salem, Fujairah, Sheikh Isa, and Erbil.

It utilized suicide drones alongside pinpoint-accurate Ghadr, Emad, Fattah, and Haj Qasem missiles.

Image from PressTV
PressTVPressTV

Rhetoric and aims

The IRGC announced the dawn of a new phase of effective and heavy blows across the region against the American-Zionist enemy, warning that the bones of arrogance will be broken in the streets and squares.

The Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC) has launched a new barrage in the 59th wave Operation True Promise 4, deploying the advanced "Haj Qasem" missile for the first time

PressTVPressTV

The retaliation serves as continuation of Iran's legitimate response to the unprovoked, large-scale war launched by the US and Israel on February 28.

Casualties and claimed outcomes

Despite ongoing indirect nuclear negotiations, the enemy conducted extensive aerial strikes across Iranian civilian and military installations, causing significant casualties and assassinating former Leader Ayatollah Seyed Ali Khamenei alongside high-ranking military commanders.

More on Iran