The Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC), in a statement on Monday, announced that it used multi-warhead Ghadr ballistic missiles for the first time during the latest phase of Operation True Promise III.

The latest and 21st phase of the large-scale retaliatory operation began early Monday with a barrage of next-generation missiles that made direct impacts across the occupied territories.

In recent days, the Iranian armed forces have deployed a number of new-generation missiles as part of Operation True Promise III, in response to the continued Israeli aggression.

According to the IRGC statement, this phase of the operation involved both solid- and liquid-fueled missiles, in coordination with smart drone strikes.

One of the key highlights of this phase was the debut of the multi-warhead Kheiber-class ballistic missile Ghadr-H, which was deployed for the first time.

The statement said the missiles, deployed with advanced and surprise tactics aimed at maximizing accuracy, destructiveness, and impact, successfully hit strategic targets across the occupied territories, from north to south and into central areas.

The IRGC said it will continue its efficiency-oriented operations more strongly, leveraging new offensive tactics and exploiting weaknesses in the regime’s multilayered air defense systems.

It emphasized that there will be no pause in the combat operation by the Iranian drones against the Israeli targets, warning that “the Zionist usurpers of the occupied territories will have to hear the sirens constantly and dash into the shelters.”

The statement further noted that Iran’s full-scale national defense campaign will continue until the “complete eradication” of the Zionist regime.

According to sources, Kheibar Shekan, Emad, Ghadr, and Fattah-1 missiles were used in Monday’s operation, striking crucial Israeli military facilities across the occupied territories, including in Safed, Lachish, Ashkelon, Ashdod, and Beit She’an.

The missiles directly targeted the Ashdod power plant, causing widespread power outages throughout the occupied territories, reports said.

These operations are in response to the continued Israeli military aggression against the Islamic Republic, which has led to the martyrdom of over 400 people since June 13, including top-ranking military commanders, nuclear scientists, professors, athletes, and students.

Source: Press TV