Blackout in Israel as Iran Intensifies Missile Strikes Under Operation True Promise III
Tel Aviv/Tehran, June 23— As Iran began the ninth phase of its continuing retaliation operation, Operation True Promise III, targeting strategic locations across Israeli-occupied areas, Israel enforced a widespread media blackout amid rising military tensions.
The blackout started late Monday after Iranian drones and missiles lit up the skies over Tel Aviv, Haifa, and other strategic locations. Israeli authorities immediately responded by ordering the cessation of all live aerial feeds, which stopped real-time broadcasts from both domestic and foreign media outlets.
Concerns over information suppression and a lack of transparency during a battle were raised when major broadcasters, such as CNN, were observed abruptly stopping their aerial coverage and quickly taking live streams offline on YouTube, Instagram, and other social media sites.
The Crackdown on Journalists Gets Harder
Israeli media has reported the arrest of several foreign and local journalists who attempted to broadcast or record the ongoing missile attacks. Officials have cautioned that disseminating video of missile strikes, especially when it includes time and position information, may be construed as “assisting the enemy during wartime.”
This crackdown is one of the harshest censorship actions the Israeli government has taken recently, according to observers.
IRGC Attacks Fuel Facilities and Command Centers
The Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) of Iran has taken credit for the attacks, claiming that its aerospace branch struck command and control facilities located deep into Israeli territory using sophisticated targeting systems and updated intelligence capabilities.
The series of attacks on Monday reportedly targeted military coordination hubs, essential pieces of infrastructure for Israel’s battlefield communications, as part of Operation True Promise III’s Phase Nine.
The IRGC claimed to have significantly weakened the Israeli Air Force’s operating capabilities after announcing a successful operation on facilities that produce fuel for fighter jets and energy supply lines in Haifa on Sunday.
Impact on Strategy and Psychology
According to military specialists, the Israeli leadership is suffering a severe psychological and strategic setback as a result of the accuracy and tenacity of the Iranian attacks.
According to one expert, “These strikes are not just symbolic.” “They are deliberately designed to expose Israel’s serious vulnerabilities and erode its military confidence.”
Most people believe that the decision to enforce a media blackout was made in an attempt to quell internal unrest, stop public panic, and keep vulnerabilities hidden from outside inspection.
A Continuous Offensive: Operation True Promise III
Targeting critical military and energy facilities, the IRGC has carried out nine more intense stages of Operation True Promise III since Friday. According to Iranian officials, the campaign is a justifiable reaction to Israeli aggression and recent attacks on Iranian nuclear installations that were supported by the United States.
According to the IRGC, the operation demonstrates Iran’s advanced military prowess and technological sophistication while also paying tribute to the memory of its slain commanders.
International worry about the possibility of a wider regional escalation is growing as air raid sirens continue to ring over seized territory and communications are still restricted.