ISLAMABAD: Iran’s Army launched a large-scale drone operation early Tuesday targeting Israeli petrochemical infrastructure near Dimona a US naval maintenance hub in the UAE and American radar and housing facilities in Kuwait.
The strikes form part of the Army’s 58th heavy drone wave under Operation True Promise 4 in response to American-Zionist aggressions against Iranian petrochemical industries.
The power generation unit and fuel storage facility of the petrochemical industry south of the occupied territories near Dimona were hit directly.
Dimona’s industrial zone holds high sensitivity for Israeli economy and security as it hosts the regime’s largest chemical complex in the Negev desert.
Chemicals produced at the site support certain military purposes according to the Iranian Army statement.
Simultaneously drones struck the US Navy maintenance center at Jebel Ali port in the UAE.
Jebel Ali ranks as the world’s largest man-made harbour and ninth busiest port globally handling 13.7 million TEUs in 2021 with capacity reaching 19.4 million TEUs.
The port serves as the most frequently visited US Navy facility outside America and can berth Nimitz-class aircraft carriers along with full battle groups.
It delivers critical docking repair and logistical support to the American fleet in the region.
In Kuwait the attacks targeted radar systems and housing buildings for US forces at Ahmed Al Jaber Air Base.
The base accommodates the US Air Force 332nd Squadron along with advanced radar installations and aviation hangars.
The Iranian Army confirmed in its official statement that these sites were selected for their strategic value in sustaining enemy operations.
Regional media including Press TV and Al Mayadeen reported the strikes as precise and heavy emphasizing retaliation for damage to Iranian energy infrastructure.
International coverage remains limited at this stage relying primarily on Iranian Army claims for authentication.
The operation unfolds on the 39th day of the escalating Iran conflict raising fears of broader disruption to regional energy flows.
Analysts note that Jebel Ali’s role in global shipping could amplify economic ripple effects from any sustained interference.
Dimona’s chemical complex contributes significantly to Israeli industrial output in the Negev supporting both civilian and defense-related production.
Damage assessments remain unverified independently but the Army described the attacks as successful in degrading key power and fuel assets.
Such strikes highlight vulnerabilities in US forward basing across the Gulf where facilities like Ahmed Al Jaber provide essential command and surveillance functions.
Pakistan continues to monitor developments closely from Islamabad calling for immediate de-escalation to avert wider instability affecting Muslim nations.
The strikes underscore the growing reach of Iranian drone capabilities in targeting high-value assets across multiple countries simultaneously.
Energy markets may face pressure if follow-on operations affect Gulf shipping lanes or petrochemical supplies.
Jebel Ali alone processes a substantial share of Middle East container traffic vital for international trade routes.
The Ahmed Al Jaber facility supports ongoing US air operations in the theater making it a high-priority target in retaliatory campaigns.
Iranian statements stressed the defensive nature of the operation linking it directly to prior aggressions on domestic infrastructure.
This latest wave adds to over 100 documented strike series in the current conflict phase.
Regional observers warn that continued targeting of energy and military hubs risks spiraling into full-scale supply chain breakdowns.
The Dimona zone’s proximity to sensitive Israeli sites amplifies the strategic messaging behind the drone barrage.
US naval logistics at Jebel Ali have long underpinned fleet presence in the Arabian Gulf now placed under direct threat.
Kuwait’s air base hosts critical radar networks integral to allied air defense coordination in the area.
The Army’s precise selection of these targets demonstrates calculated escalation calibrated to economic and operational impact.
Further updates are expected as satellite imagery and local reports emerge in coming hours.