Iranian Missiles Strike Chemical Plants in Southern Israel

Early on Sunday, March 29, 2026, the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) launched its 86th wave of “Operation Promised Sadiq 4.” This multi-staged assault utilized coordinated ballistic missiles and suicide drones to bypass the “Iron Beam” and “Arrow” defense systems, specifically targeting Israel’s chemical and logistical backbone.

Strikes on Israeli Chemical Infrastructure

The most significant impact occurred in the Ramat Hovab (Neot Hovab) industrial area in southern Israel, a critical hub for the country’s chemical industry:

• Adama and Makhteshim Plants: Foreign media and local reports confirm that direct hits or large debris from interceptions struck units within these major chemical facilities.
• The “Black Smoke” Alert: Israeli TV showed massive plumes of black smoke rising from the zone. While no immediate casualties were reported, 34 firefighting teams were deployed to contain the blaze and prevent it from reaching highly volatile storage tanks.
• Public Safety Order: Residents within an 800-meter radius were instructed to stay indoors, seal windows, and disable ventilation systems as a precaution against potentially hazardous fumes.

Global U.S. Bases Under Fire: Wave 86

The IRGC Aerospace Force and Navy targeted a wide net of U.S. and Israeli assets across the region:

• Victoria (Seychelles), Arifjan (Kuwait), and Al-Kharj (KSA): The first phase of the 86th wave focused on weapons depots and drone operational infrastructure at these key U.S. hubs.
• Fifth Fleet & Al-Dhafra: Missile salvos were also directed toward the U.S. Fifth Fleet headquarters in Bahrain and Al-Dhafra Air Base in the UAE.
• Erbil & Negev: Alleged “Mossad-affiliated” centers in Erbil and military installations in the Negev desert were reportedly hit by liquid-fueled missiles.