SITREP — March 05, 2026
Thursday — Operation True Promise 4 — Day 6 — 1 wave recorded
Summary
On March 05, 2026, Iran continued Operation True Promise 4 with 1 attack wave (Wave 19), maintaining its multi-theater campaign against Israeli and US/coalition targets. The wave involved ballistic missiles and drones targeting the Israeli Defense Ministry complex in Tel Aviv, Ben Gurion Airport, Jerusalem, and US military positions in Kuwait, Bahrain, and Qatar, as well as the USS Abraham Lincoln carrier group.
This marks Day 6 of TP4. IRGC claims strikes on the Israeli Defense Ministry and Ben Gurion Airport, with 7+ US/Israeli radar systems allegedly destroyed. One missile confirmed to have struck open area in central Israel. Amazon data center in Bahrain also allegedly suffered damage.
Coalition Actions
- US/coalition air defense systems engaged incoming ballistic missiles and drones across the Persian Gulf theater.
- USS Abraham Lincoln carrier strike group conducted defensive operations against incoming anti-ship threats.
- Israeli multi-layered BMD (Arrow, David's Sling, Iron Dome) activated against incoming ballistic missiles targeting Tel Aviv and central Israel.
- Ongoing coalition defensive posture across Kuwait, Bahrain, and Qatar military installations.
Iranian Actions
- IRGC launched Wave 19 at approximately 05:30 UTC from multiple launch positions.
- Mixed salvo: ballistic missiles (likely Emad/Ghadr variants) combined with Shahed-series drone swarms.
- Targets included high-value military and civilian infrastructure: Israeli Defense Ministry (Tel Aviv), Ben Gurion Airport, US military facilities in three Gulf states.
- First confirmed targeting of USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN-72) carrier group in TP4.
- IRGC claims: strikes on Israeli Defense Ministry, Ben Gurion Airport, 7+ radar systems destroyed, extensive damage to Amazon facility in Bahrain.
Waves & Munitions
Tactical Assessment
- Multi-domain strike: Continued TP4 pattern of simultaneous ballistic missile and drone strikes across multiple theaters.
- Carrier targeting: Escalation with direct targeting of USS Abraham Lincoln carrier strike group — represents increased risk calculus by IRGC.
- Infrastructure targeting: Inclusion of civilian tech infrastructure (Amazon data center) alongside military targets suggests economic disruption objectives.
- Tempo: Reduced to single wave on Day 6, potentially indicating logistical constraints or tactical pause after sustained multi-wave days.
Responses & Reactions
- Israel: IDF confirmed interception of incoming threats. Home Front Command restrictions remain in place for central Israel.
- United States: CENTCOM confirmed defensive operations against Iranian missile and drone threats across the Gulf theater.
- International: Ongoing international condemnation of Iranian strikes. UN Security Council session scheduled.
- Iran: IRGC issued statement claiming successful strikes on Israeli military command infrastructure and US radar systems.
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