SITREP — March 04, 2026
Wednesday — Operation True Promise 4 — Day 5 — 2 waves recorded
Summary
On March 04, 2026, Iran continued Operation True Promise 4 with 2 attack waves (Waves 16-17), sustaining its multi-front campaign against Israeli and US/coalition targets. Wave 16 combined ballistic missiles and drone swarms targeting HaKirya (IDF general staff and Ministry of War) in Tel Aviv, strategic infrastructure in Bnei Brak, and military targets in Beit Hakfa, with hundreds of drones dispatched toward Kuwait, Iraq, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE.
Notably, Greek F-16s intercepted Shahed drones near Cyprus and Turkish air defences engaged missiles over Hatay province, marking a significant expansion of the conflict's geographic footprint. Wave 17 followed with ballistic missiles targeting American and Israeli positions. No confirmed casualties were reported.
Coalition Actions
- Greek Air Force F-16s intercepted Iranian Shahed-series drones near Cyprus airspace.
- Turkish air defences engaged and intercepted Iranian missiles transiting over Hatay province.
- Israeli multi-layered BMD systems (Arrow, David's Sling, Iron Dome) activated against incoming ballistic missiles targeting Tel Aviv and central Israel.
- US/coalition forces in Kuwait, Iraq, Saudi Arabia, and UAE engaged defensive operations against drone swarms numbering in the hundreds.
Iranian Actions
- IRGC launched Wave 16 at approximately 05:30 UTC combining ballistic missiles and large-scale drone swarms.
- Primary targets included HaKirya (IDF general staff and Ministry of War) in Tel Aviv, strategic infrastructure in Bnei Brak, and military targets in Beit Hakfa.
- Hundreds of drones dispatched toward US/coalition positions across Kuwait, Iraq, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE.
- Wave 17 launched at 08:30 UTC with ballistic missiles targeting American and Israeli positions.
- IRGC claims strikes on HaKirya, strategic infrastructure in Bnei Brak, and military targets in Beit Hakfa.
Waves & Munitions
Tactical Assessment
- Massive drone swarms: Hundreds of drones dispatched across four Gulf states simultaneously, testing coalition air defence saturation capacity.
- Geographic expansion: Iranian munitions transiting near Cyprus and over Turkish territory indicates willingness to risk engagement with NATO-adjacent air forces.
- HaKirya targeting: Continued focus on IDF command-and-control infrastructure in Tel Aviv demonstrates persistent C2 disruption strategy.
- Dual-wave pattern: Two waves spaced 3 hours apart, combining mixed salvo (Wave 16) with ballistic-only follow-up (Wave 17).
Responses & Reactions
- Israel: IDF continued defensive operations. Home Front Command maintained shelter directives for central Israel.
- United States: CENTCOM confirmed engagement of Iranian drone swarms across multiple Gulf states.
- Greece/Turkey: Greek and Turkish air forces independently engaged Iranian munitions transiting near their airspace, underscoring the widening regional impact.
- Iran: IRGC issued statements claiming successful strikes on HaKirya and strategic infrastructure targets.
Data & Charts
For interactive data and visualizations, see:
- Wave Timeline — All waves in reverse chronological order
- Interactive Map — Launch sites, targets, and bases
- TP4 Data Table — Searchable wave records
- Analysis Charts — Timing, weapons, targets, escalation