22.03.2026 10:40
As the war between the US-Israel and Iran continues with full force on its 23rd day, the cities of Arad, Dimona, Eilat, Beer Sheva, and Kiryat Gat, targeted by Iran with missiles and kamikaze drones, have turned into ruins. Footage from Arad shows that missiles have flattened numerous buildings and vehicles have been burned to ashes. While Iran announced that more than 200 people have died in the latest attacks, Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu's decision to allow the destruction in the city to be filmed did not go unnoticed.
The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) Public Relations Unit has published a new statement regarding the 73rd wave of the "Real Promise 4" operation.
The statement reported that military bases in northern and southern Israel, as well as some U.S. military bases in the region, were targeted by missiles and kamikaze drones belonging to the IRGC Aerospace Forces.
"MILITARY FACILITIES HIT WITH PRECISION"
The statement said, "Military facilities and security centers in the regions of Arad, Dimona, Eilat, Beersheba, and Kiryat Gat, located in the south of the occupied territories, were hit with precision following the collapse of the Zionist army's defense system. Additionally, the U.S. air bases in the region, namely Ali al-Salem, al-Minhad, and Al Dhafra, were targeted with Fattah, Qadir, and Emad missiles and kamikaze drones."
"MORE THAN 200 DEAD AND INJURED"
The statement also included field data regarding the first hours of the attacks, stating, "According to field reports, more than 200 dead and injured were reported in the first hours of the attack. Zionist security officials have increased pressure on journalists and eyewitnesses to censor the destruction and casualties. The equations of the war are changing rapidly, and the defense control of the Zionist army in the occupied territories is collapsing."
MAJOR DESTRUCTION IN THE CITY
The destruction in Arad, targeted by Iran's missiles and kamikaze drones, became apparent at dawn. It was noted that many buildings targeted by the missiles were flattened, and vehicles were burned to ashes.
A FIRST FROM NETANYAHU
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's decision to allow the images of the destruction in the country following Iran's attacks has resonated widely in the public.
WHY WERE THE IMAGES RELEASED?
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's decision to allow the sharing of images of the destruction in the country following the Iranian attacks is seen not only as a step towards transparency but also as a strategic communication move. Such images aim to strengthen the sense of unity and solidarity within the Israeli public and to convey the message of "we are under attack" to the international community. At the same time, these broadcasts lay the groundwork for Israel to present its possible responses within the framework of legitimate defense, showing that the flow of information is being managed in a controlled manner and that the perception of the crisis is being shaped by the state.
U.S.-ISRAEL'S ATTACKS ON IRAN
Israel and the U.S. launched a military attack on Iran on February 28 while negotiations were ongoing between Tehran and Washington. Iran responded with attacks on targets it identified in several regional countries, including Qatar, the United Arab Emirates (UAE), and Bahrain, where U.S. bases are located, in addition to Israel.
In the U.S.-Israel attacks, many high-ranking officials, including Iranian leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, were killed. According to Iranian officials, the death toll from the U.S.-Israel attacks has exceeded 1,348, and the number of injured has surpassed 17,000.