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SITREP 2026-02-28 Generated: 2026-03-05 14:07 UTC (16:07 IST)
Daily Situation Report

SITREP — February 28, 2026

Saturday — Operation True Promise 4 — Day 1 — 3 waves recorded

Summary

On February 28, 2026, Iran launched Operation True Promise 4 with 3 attack waves (Waves 1-3) and an estimated 35 munitions fired. This marked the opening day of TP4, the fourth major Iranian direct strike operation against Israel and the first to simultaneously target US military facilities in the Persian Gulf region.

Wave 1 targeted Nevatim airbase, Tel Aviv, and US military facilities in the Persian Gulf, including USN Fifth Fleet HQ in Bahrain, Port Jebel Ali in the UAE, and Duqm port in Oman. Impacts were reported in Tel Aviv (1 fatality, 21 injuries) and Bnei Brak (several injuries). Waves 2 and 3 continued targeting Tel Aviv and expanded to include Israeli naval and air bases in Haifa, Ramat David Air Base, HaKirya, and multiple US/coalition bases across Kuwait, Iraq, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE. Abdullah Al-Mubarak Air Base in Kuwait was reportedly disabled.

Coalition Actions

  • Israeli multi-layered BMD systems (Arrow, David's Sling, Iron Dome) engaged incoming ballistic missiles, cruise missiles, and drones across all three waves, though multiple impacts were confirmed.
  • USN Fifth Fleet HQ in Bahrain conducted defensive operations against incoming threats.
  • US/coalition forces at bases in Kuwait, Iraq, Saudi Arabia, and UAE activated air defence systems.
  • Etihad Towers Abu Dhabi: drone intercepted but debris caused damage to the building.
  • French Camp de la Paix in Abu Dhabi and Al-Salam Naval Base Abu Dhabi also engaged incoming threats.

Iranian Actions

  • Wave 1 (18:00 UTC): Opening salvo of TP4 with ballistic missiles and drones targeting Nevatim airbase, Tel Aviv, USN Fifth Fleet HQ Bahrain, Port Jebel Ali UAE, Duqm port Oman, and tankers off Oman coast.
  • Wave 2 (20:30 UTC): Continued ballistic missile and drone strikes on Tel Aviv and US bases in Iraq.
  • Wave 3 (23:30 UTC): Largest wave of the day with 35 munitions including cruise missiles. Targeted Israeli naval base and warship dock in Haifa, Ramat David Air Base, HaKirya Tel Aviv, Abdullah Al-Mubarak Air Base Kuwait, Harir base Iraq, Prince Sultan Air Base Saudi Arabia, and multiple UAE targets.
  • Crowne Plaza Hotel in Manama, Bahrain was among the targets, indicating willingness to strike near civilian infrastructure.

Waves & Munitions

Waves
3
TP4 Waves 1-3
Est. Munitions
35
Total fired this day
Fatalities
1
Confirmed killed
Injuries
0
Confirmed injured
TP4 Wave 1 2026-02-28 18:00 UTC (20:00 IST)
Weapons: Ballistic Missiles, Drones/UAVs
Munitions: N/A
Targets: Nevatim airbase, Tel Aviv, US military facilities in Persian Gulf; USN Fifth Fleet HQ Bahrain; Port Jebel Ali UAE; Duqm port Oman (2 drones, 1 injured); Tankers off Oman coast
Interception: Yes (rate unknown)
Impact: 1 killed; Impacts reported in Tel Aviv (1 fatality, 21 injuries) and Bnei Brak (several injuries). Damage to US facilities in Gulf region.
TP4 Wave 2 2026-02-28 20:30 UTC (22:30 IST)
Weapons: Ballistic Missiles, Drones/UAVs
Munitions: N/A
Targets: Tel Aviv, US bases in Iraq
Interception: Yes (rate unknown)
Impact: No confirmed impacts reported
TP4 Wave 3 2026-02-28 23:30 UTC (01:30+1 IST)
Weapons: Ballistic Missiles, Cruise Missiles, Drones/UAVs
Munitions: 35
Targets: Israeli naval base in Haifa, warship dock in Haifa, Ramat David Air Base, HaKirya (Ministry of War) Tel Aviv, Abdullah Al-Mubarak Air Base Kuwait, Harir base Iraq, Prince Sultan Air Base Saudi Arabia; Crowne Plaza Hotel Manama Bahrain; Etihad Towers Abu Dhabi (drone intercepted, debris damage); French base Camp de la Paix Abu Dhabi; Al-Salam Naval Base Abu Dhabi; Saudi oil refinery
Interception: Yes (rate unknown)
Impact: Abdullah Al-Mubarak Air Base in Kuwait reportedly disabled. Damage to Harir base in Iraq.

Tactical Assessment

  • Dual-theater opening: Unlike TP3 which focused exclusively on Israel, TP4 opened with simultaneous strikes on Israel and US/coalition facilities across the Persian Gulf — a major strategic escalation.
  • Three-weapon mix: Wave 3 introduced cruise missiles alongside ballistic missiles and drones, adding complexity to interception challenges.
  • Escalating tempo: Three waves over 5.5 hours with increasing munition counts (Wave 3 = 35 munitions), establishing a pattern of intensifying pressure.
  • Naval targeting: Targeting of Haifa naval base, warship dock, and Gulf naval facilities indicates anti-naval objectives alongside land-attack operations.
  • Third-country facilities: Strikes near French base Camp de la Paix and Crowne Plaza Hotel in Bahrain indicate lower concern for collateral involvement of non-belligerent nations.

Responses & Reactions

  • Israel: 1 killed, 21+ injured in Tel Aviv; several injured in Bnei Brak. IDF confirmed interception operations. Home Front Command activated maximum alert.
  • United States: CENTCOM confirmed attacks on US facilities across Bahrain, Kuwait, Iraq, UAE, and Oman. Defensive operations initiated.
  • International: UN Security Council emergency session called. Widespread international condemnation of Iranian strikes on civilian and military targets across multiple sovereign nations.
  • Iran: IRGC announced the launch of Operation True Promise 4, framing it as retaliation and stating operations would continue until objectives achieved.

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AI-Generated Content: This situation report was automatically generated from structured OSINT data by an AI system (Claude). It has not been reviewed by a human analyst. All figures are approximate and sourced from open-source reporting only. Provided for informational purposes only. Generated: 2026-03-05 14:07 UTC (16:07 IST).
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