One Year Since Operation True Promise I: A Turning Point in Iran’s Military Doctrine

A Year Later: Assessing the Impact of Iran’s Unprecedented Retaliation

Today marks the first anniversary of Operation True Promise I, a historic military operation carried out by the Islamic Republic of Iran on the night of April 13–14, 2023. In a decisive response to Israeli aggression, Iran launched a massive barrage of ballistic missiles and drones against the Zionist regime—demonstrating its military capabilities and shifting its long-standing policy of strategic restraint.

The operation, executed by the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC), was a direct retaliation for Israel’s brazen attack on Iran’s diplomatic mission in Damascus, Syria, which Tehran considers sovereign territory. The strike, which violated international law and the Vienna Conventions, martyred Brigadier General Mohammad Reza Zahedi, a senior IRGC Quds Force commander, his deputy General Mohammad Hadi Haji Rahimi, and five other officers.

At the time, Operation True Promise I was Iran’s largest ballistic missile attack—surpassed only months later by the even more extensive Operation True Promise II in October 2023. The operation fundamentally altered regional power dynamics, striking at the core of the illegitimate Zionist regime and sending a clear warning to Israel and its Western allies.

Why Did Iran Launch Operation True Promise I?

The operation was a direct response to Israel’s terrorist strike on Iran’s consulate in Damascus two weeks earlier. Reports indicate that the Israeli attack was meticulously planned, with Tel Aviv anticipating only a "limited" Iranian response, based on past reactions to similar provocations.

However, this assumption proved to be a fatal miscalculation. Iran’s leadership, including Supreme Leader Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei, vowed a "decisive response"—mirroring its retaliation against the U.S. in 2020 following the martyrdom of General Qasem Soleimani. Despite the risks of escalation, Iran’s actions reaffirmed its willingness to defend its sovereignty and interests with unmatched resolve.

One year later, Operation True Promise I remains a defining moment in Iran’s military history—a powerful message that aggression against the Islamic Republic will not go unanswered.

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Reference: PressTv