IRGC: Strikes targeted 27 US bases as well as Israeli sites including Tel Nof Airbase, Israeli army’s command HQ and major defense industrial complex in Tel Aviv

IRGC: Strikes targeted 27 US bases as well as Israeli sites including Tel Nof Airbase, Israeli army’s command HQ and major defense industrial complex in Tel Aviv

IRGC Announces Retaliatory Strikes Targeting U.S. Bases and Israeli Sites
The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) confirmed on Saturday, February 28, 2026, that it launched what it described as the "most intense offensive operation in the history of Iran's Armed Forces," targeting 27 U.S. military bases in the region, Tel Nof Airbase in Israel, the Israeli army's General Command Headquarters in HaKirya, and a major defense industry complex in Tel Aviv according to IRGC statements. The IRGC stated these strikes were part of "Operation True Promise 4," a retaliatory campaign following U.S. and Israeli attacks that killed Iran's Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, and several senior officials as reported.

The IRGC's targets included U.S. bases in Qatar, the UAE, Bahrain, Kuwait, and Jordan, as well as a U.S. Army airbase in Riyadh and Harir Airbase in Iraq, which reportedly hosted U.S. special forces according to sources. A missile strike on a suspected CIA-linked facility in Dubai also drew international attention, though casualty and damage details remain unconfirmed according to reports. Iranian state media emphasized that the strikes aimed to "make the enemies of Iran regret their actions" and degrade U.S. and Israeli military infrastructure as stated.

The escalation has triggered immediate regional and global repercussions. Airspace closures and flight cancellations by airlines such as Emirates, Wizz Air, and British Airways have disrupted travel to and from the Middle East, with major carriers suspending operations until March 7 according to BBC reports. The U.S. Central Command reported intercepting hundreds of Iranian missiles and drones, with minimal damage to U.S. installations, while Israeli air defenses intercepted some incoming threats according to military reports.

Financial markets have reacted cautiously, with oil prices surging amid concerns over disruptions to the Strait of Hormuz, a critical global energy transit route according to market analysis. Analysts warn that prolonged hostilities could destabilize regional trade and elevate inflationary pressures. The IRGC's declaration of continued "successive and decisive retaliatory strikes" underscores the risk of further escalation, raising questions about the economic resilience of nations reliant on Middle East energy exports as reported.

As Iran's leadership transitions and mourning periods begin, the conflict's trajectory remains uncertain, with significant implications for global markets and geopolitical stability.