Iran Claims Launch of 10 Hypersonic Missiles in “Operation True Promise 4”

On 15/03/2026, Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps stated that it launched 10 hypersonic missiles as part of the 53rd wave of its “Operation True Promise 4” targeting Israeli-linked sites during the ongoing regional conflict. Iranian statements said the strike included Fattah and Qadr missiles along with loitering and one-way attack drones. The announcement described the operation as a continuation of retaliatory missile barrages conducted following Israeli and allied strikes on Iranian military infrastructure earlier in March. According to the IRGC statement, the missiles were directed at command and control facilities and security-related targets associated with Israel. Iranian sources also indicated that drones were launched simultaneously to accompany the missile wave, a tactic used in previous phases of Operation True Promise 4 to complicate air defense interception. The announcement identified the strike as one of several sequential “waves” conducted over multiple days, with earlier and later barrages involving combinations of ballistic missiles, hypersonic systems, and drones. The 15/03/2026 launch occurred amid continued exchanges between Iran, Israel, and allied groups across the region. Missile and drone attacks during this period were reported alongside Israeli airstrikes in Iran and Lebanon and Iranian-aligned operations targeting Israeli and Gulf-region infrastructure. The use of Fattah and Qadr systems was highlighted by Iranian statements as part of efforts to maintain long-range strike capability despite ongoing attacks on missile launch infrastructure.