True Promise Operations Chronology
Timeline of all Iranian True Promise strike operations against Israel and US/coalition targets, from the first direct attack in April 2024 to the ongoing multi-theater campaign.
-
April 1, 2024
Trigger Israeli Strike on Iranian Consulate, Damascus
Israeli strike on Iranian consulate in Damascus kills IRGC Quds Force commander Mohammad Reza Zahedi. Triggers Iranian retaliation.
-
April 13–14, 2024
True Promise 1 First Direct Iranian Attack on Israel
Iran launches first-ever direct attack on Israel. ~320 munitions (170+ drones, 30+ cruise missiles, 120+ ballistic missiles). ~99% intercepted by Israel/US/UK/Jordan/France coalition. Minimal damage.
-
October 1, 2024
True Promise 2 Ballistic Missile Barrage
Iran fires ~200 ballistic missiles at Israel in response to assassinations of Haniyeh and Nasrallah. First combat use of Fattah-1 hypersonic. Some missiles penetrate defenses, hit Nevatim airbase.
-
June 7–9, 2025
Trigger Operation Rising Lion
Israel launches Operation Rising Lion — strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities at Natanz, Isfahan, and Fordow.
-
June 13–24, 2025
True Promise 3 The Twelve-Day War
Iran's most sustained campaign: 22 waves over 12 days, ~1,700+ munitions. 86% interception rate. 33 killed, 3,238 wounded in Israel. First mass casualties from Iranian strikes.
-
February 25–27, 2026
Trigger Operation Epic Fury / Roaring Lion
US-Israeli Operation Epic Fury / Roaring Lion — Major strikes on Iranian military infrastructure.
-
February 28, 2026
True Promise 4 Multi-Theater Campaign Begins
Iran launches multi-theater campaign targeting Israel AND US/coalition bases across 12 countries. Unprecedented geographic scope. Ongoing.
-
February 28, 2026
TP4 Waves 1–4: Initial Salvos
Initial salvos against Israel, US Fifth Fleet Bahrain, bases in Kuwait, UAE, Oman.
-
March 1, 2026
TP4 Waves 5–9: Gulf Expansion
Expansion to Saudi Arabia, Iraq, Qatar. Drone swarms against Gulf targets.
-
March 2–3, 2026
TP4 Waves 10–15: Sustained Bombardment
Sustained bombardment. Missiles intercepted over Cyprus by Greek F-16s, over Turkey by Turkish air defenses.
-
March 4–5, 2026
TP4 Waves 16–19: Strategic Targets
Strikes on HaKirya (IDF HQ) Tel Aviv, Ben Gurion Airport, Amazon data center Bahrain. Campaign continues.
Chronology generated: 2026-03-05