Tehran – ANN (ANish News Network)

Iranian armed forces, led by the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) and supported by the Iranian Army, alongside regional resistance movements including Hezbollah and the Islamic Resistance in Iraq, carried out a wide array of coordinated retaliatory operations on April 2, 2026, as part of the ongoing Operation True Promise 4.

The campaign follows the US-Israeli coalition’s aggression on February 28 and has since expanded into multiple waves of missile and drone strikes targeting military infrastructure across West Asia.

Ongoing Multi-Wave Campaign

According to available operational details, Iranian forces have executed 90 waves of strikes using advanced missile systems and unmanned aerial vehicles, targeting Israeli military positions in occupied territories as well as US bases and installations across the region.

The operations reflect a sustained, multi-front strategy involving air defense engagements, precision strikes, and coordinated regional resistance actions.

IRGC Operations on April 2

The IRGC conducted several significant operations, including:

  • Air defense engagement: An advanced “Hermes 900” drone was intercepted and destroyed over Shiraz by Iran’s integrated air defense network.
  • Strategic strikes: Missile and drone attacks targeted Israeli airbases including Tel Nof, Palmachim, and Ben Gurion, as well as key urban military centers in Tel Aviv, Haifa, Eilat, and other occupied مناطق.
  • US base targeting: Installations such as Ahmad Al-Jaber, Ali Al-Salem, and Al-Kharj were reportedly struck.
  • Infrastructure operations: Industrial and logistics assets in the United Arab Emirates and Bahrain were targeted, including radar systems and data infrastructure.
  • Naval and aerial engagements: A fighter jet was downed near Qeshm Island following claims of improved air defense effectiveness.

Iranian Army Operations

The Iranian Army also carried out targeted operations:

  • Drone strikes on the Al-Azraq base in Jordan, described as a strategic site linked to regional air operations.
  • Interception of coalition drones, including an “Orbiter” UAV, contributing to a cumulative total of 155 drones neutralized since February 28.

Hezbollah Operations in Lebanon

The Hezbollah conducted extensive strikes against Israeli military positions and settlements in northern occupied Palestine, including:

  • Rocket and artillery barrages targeting concentrations of Israeli forces in locations such as Metulla, Kiryat Shmona, Avivim, and Nahariya.
  • Attacks on military infrastructure near Haifa and border مناطق, including command centers and logistics hubs.
  • Precision strikes using guided missiles and drones against armored vehicles, including Merkava tanks and troop positions.
  • Continued operations along border areas aimed at disrupting military deployments and supply lines.

Islamic Resistance in Iraq Operations

The Islamic Resistance in Iraq reported strikes against US assets in the region, including:

  • Targeting of fuel storage tanks at the US Victoria base, disrupting power generation and operational capability.

Regional Scope of Operations

The April 2 operations demonstrate a coordinated regional effort spanning multiple theaters:

  • Iran’s central and southern regions
  • Occupied Palestinian territories
  • US military bases across West Asia
  • Border zones in Lebanon and Iraq

The integration of missile forces, drone units, and allied resistance groups reflects an evolving operational doctrine emphasizing simultaneous multi-domain pressure on opposing assets.

Strategic Overview

The True Promise 4 campaign continues to represent one of the most sustained military operations in recent regional history, combining:

  • Long-range missile strikes
  • UAV swarm operations
  • Air defense engagements
  • Cross-border resistance coordination

Analysts note that the involvement of multiple resistance factions across Lebanon and Iraq indicates a broader regional alignment in response to ongoing conflict dynamics.

Conclusion

As operations continue across multiple fronts, April 2 marks another significant phase in the escalation of True Promise 4, with Iranian forces and allied resistance groups maintaining pressure on US and Israeli military infrastructure throughout West Asia.

ANN will continue to monitor developments related to Operation True Promise 4 and provide updates as new information becomes available.