Wave 18 of Operation True Promise 3 launched, targets Tel Aviv
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Iran’s IRGC launches the 18th wave of Operation True Promise 3, targeting central Tel Aviv.
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Impact of an Iranian missile that targeted a building in central Tel Aviv, occupied Palestine on June 21, 2025. (Social Media)
The Israeli occupation army announced on Saturday at dawn that it had detected missiles launched from Iran toward the occupied territories.
Air raid sirens sounded across wide areas of occupied Palestine, from Netanya in the north to Ashdod in the south, including Tel Aviv and the central region.
Columns of smoke were seen, and loud explosions were heard, particularly around Tel Aviv, amid reports that a missile had struck a building in Holon, south of Tel Aviv.
The Israeli Kan channel confirmed that Magen David Adom ambulance teams and security forces rushed to the scene of the explosion, as the Israeli military instructed settlers to remain in bomb shelters. Emergency crews are continuing efforts to contain the blaze, amid official silence regarding the extent of the damage and possible casualties.
Meanwhile, Iranian state television confirmed the launch of a new wave of missiles targeting occupied Palestine, marking the 18th wave of Operation True Promise 3.
IRGC: Strikes successfully targeted military sites
In a statement, the IRGC announced that the latest wave of strikes successfully targeted Israeli military sites and operational support centers.
According to the statement, the IRGC launched a large barrage of Shahed-136 suicide and attack drones, along with precision-guided missiles, and successfully destroyed all predetermined targets.
Video shows smoke rising from one of the buildings in Tel Aviv in the wake of the arrival of #Iranian missiles.
— Al Mayadeen English (@MayadeenEnglish) June 21, 2025
This is the 18th wave of missiles launched by #Iran as part of the 'True Promise 3' series of operations. pic.twitter.com/xnX5xDv0yE
Footage reveals the impact of the #Iranian missile on a building in Tel Aviv.
— Al Mayadeen English (@MayadeenEnglish) June 21, 2025
Israeli media reported extensive damage to the building, adding that Israeli settlers are stuck inside the building. pic.twitter.com/J23wRkkIx0
Significance of Holon
Located just south of Tel Aviv, Holon hosts several vital sites that could be considered potential targets for Iranian strikes.
Along its northern border with Bat Yam and Tel Aviv, the area includes factories and warehouses operated by Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI), as well as defense-related research facilities, some situated within restricted security zones.
Holon also houses key command centers, including field police headquarters and technology control centers responsible for managing infrastructure across the "Greater Tel Aviv" area.
Among these is the Holon Institute of Technology, a leading educational institution in the field of information technology, which has occasionally collaborated on joint projects with the Israeli military and security sector.
