Iran's IRGC Announces 'Operation Nasr,' Vows 7 Days of Drone and Missile Strikes on Israel

The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) of Iran has announced the commencement of 'Operation Nasr,' a significant military campaign targeting critical Israeli air bases. This operation is Iran's declared response to recent Israeli airstrikes that hit targets within Iran and the Lebanese capital, Beirut.

According to an official IRGC statement, the Iranian Air Force launched strikes against key facilities at the Nevatim and Tel Nof air bases, described as vital military hubs for Israel. The operation began early Monday morning, following Israel's earlier attacks on Iranian radar installations and other sites.

The IRGC issued a stern warning, stating that a continuous barrage of missiles and drones would be launched over the next seven days. This offensive is explicitly dedicated to honoring martyrs from the previous 12-day war. The operation was executed under the code phrase "Ya Heydar Karrar."

Iran's Ministry of Foreign Affairs emphasized that the military actions are consistent with the principle of self-defense under Article 51 of the UN Charter. Tehran asserts that these strikes are a direct response to Israel's repeated violations of a ceasefire agreement, including alleged collaboration with the United States in attacking Iranian ships and targets in southern Iran over the past two weeks. Iran holds the U.S. directly responsible for these violations and any subsequent escalation in the region.