In a series of coordinated operations, fighters of the Islamic Resistance in Lebanon, Hezbollah, targeted zionist occupation troop gatherings, advancing military vehicles, and strategic targets deep inside the occupied Palestinian territories, in defense of Lebanon and its people, according to statements issued by the Resistance.
Totaling 55 operations throughout March 20, 2026, Hezbollah successfully targeted key enemy assets, pounded illegal settlements, particularly Kiryat Shmona, and repelled enemy incursions into Lebanese territories.
At 2:00 PM, Resistance fighters targeted a zionist force attempting to advance toward the Randa area between the border towns of Alma al-Shaab and Dhahira, engaging it with light and medium weapons.
The Resistance also targeted multiple zionist troop gatherings across the frontline, including: Aita al-Shaab, Dhahira, Jabal al-Bat in Aitaroun, Jabal Warda in Markaba, the southern outskirts of Markaba, the Khanouq area, al-Zuqaq neighborhood in Aitaroun, al-Nabaa al-Qadima, Tallat al-Oweida in Adaisseh, the vicinity of Khiam detention center, and north of the Taybeh Project.
Operations against zionist occupation troop gatherings intensified significantly during the night hours, with a rapid succession of rocket barrages beginning around 21:30 and peaking between 22:00 and 23:30.
Multiple positions were repeatedly targeted across border areas, particularly in Markaba, Maroun al-Ras, and Adaisseh, indicating a sustained and coordinated escalation in operations against concentrations of soldiers and military vehicles under the cover of darkness.
In detail:
- At 21:30, a gathering of occupation soldiers and vehicles in Khallat al-Aqsa, on the outskirts of the border town of Adaisseh, was targeted with a rocket barrage.
- At 22:00, a gathering of occupation soldiers in Jabal Warda, in the border town of Markaba, was targeted with a rocket barrage.
- Five minutes later, at 22:05, a gathering of occupation soldiers in the Dahr al-Tayara area, between Markaba and Rabb al-Thalathine, was targeted with a rocket barrage.
- At 22:20, a gathering of occupation soldiers in the park of Maroun al-Ras was targeted with a rocket barrage.
- In a simultaneous operation at 22:20, a gathering of occupation soldiers and vehicles at the al-Marj site, facing Markaba, was targeted with a large rocket barrage.
- At 22:35, a gathering of occupation soldiers in Taybeh Project area was targeted with a rocket barrage.
- At the same time, at 22:35, a gathering of occupation soldiers in Jabal Warda (Markaba) was targeted with a rocket barrage.
- Only 15 minutes later, at 22:50, a gathering of occupation soldiers in Jabal Warda (Markaba) was targeted for the fourth time with a rocket barrage.
- At 23:00, a gathering of occupation soldiers and vehicles at the al-Marj site, facing Markaba, was targeted with a large rocket barrage.
- At 23:30, a gathering of occupation soldiers and vehicles in Khallat al-Aqsa (Adaisseh outskirts) was targeted with a rocket barrage.
Rocket fire on settlements
As part of prior evacuation warnings, the Resistance launched rocket barrages targeting settlements, including: Nahariya, Kiryat Shmona (a total of seven times), Avivim, Shlomi, Yir’on, Hanita, Ramot Naftali, Shomera, Yiftah, and Kfar Giladi.
Strikes on zionist military bases and positions
Resistance fighters carried out coordinated strikes on Israeli military outposts and bases, including:
- At 11:00 AM, Islamic Resistance targeted the Ya’ara barracks with a swarm of suicide drones
- At 12:00 PM, Hezbollah fighters attacked the Metat barracks with a swarm of suicide drones
- At 12:00 PM, a rocket barrage targeted Zar’it barracks
- At 12:15 PM, resistance fighters targeted an IOF concentration in the town of Khiam
- At 1:15 PM, resistance fighters targeted the Branit barracks, the headquarters of the 91st Division, with a rocket salvo
- At 3:15 PM, a rocket salvo struck the Philon base south of Rosh Pinna
- At 4:00 PM, the Mahvah Alon base, southwest of occupied Safad, was targeted with a rocket barrage.
- At 5:30 PM, a rocket barrage targeted the Tefen base east of the city of Akka
- At 10:00 PM, the naval radar at the Ras al-Naqoura maritime site was targeted with an attack drone, scoring a direct hit.
Additional targets included: Kfar Giladi barracks, Yoav barracks in the occupied Golan, Ein Zeitim base north of Safed, and frontline positions such as al-Raheb (opposite Aita al-Shaab), Misgav Am (opposite Adaisseh), and al-Marj site (opposite Markaba).
Precision strikes and aerial operations
Resistance fighters targeted a Merkava tank in the Beidar al-Fuq’ani area with a guided missile, achieving a direct hit.
The Resistance also shot down a drone over the town of Marwaniyeh in southern Lebanon using appropriate weaponry.
Additionally, attack drones were deployed against targets in the settlement of Kiryat Shmona and the Tefen base.
This comes as the Resistance continues targeting the enemy as part of Operation Devoured Straw, in response to the zionist aggression on Lebanon, its villages, cities, and people.
Iran pounds imperialist forces in the region
The public relations of Iran’s Islamic Revolution Guard Corps (IRGC) announced the launch of the 70th wave of the ongoing Operation True Promise 4, reporting powerful explosions, rising flames, and smoke throughout more than 55 locations moments after the start of the operation. The escalation, according to the IRGC, marked a new phase in regional power dynamics, coinciding with Eid al-Fitr.
The announcement emphasized that the operation was conducted in memory of fallen military advisors, framing the latest wave as part of a broader strategy of sustained military pressure and escalation.
According to the statement, five US military bases were targeted in a coordinated strike using ballistic missiles and drone systems. The identified locations include bases in Al-Kharj, Al-Dhafra, Ali Al-Salem, and Erbil, in addition to the US Fifth Fleet. The strikes reportedly employed missile systems such as Qiam and Emad, alongside offensive drones, indicating a multi-layered operational approach.
Attacks aimed at upping the pressure
The IRGC said these attacks were part of an escalating trajectory aimed at increasing pressure on US military assets across the region, while signaling readiness for further actions.
The operation also focused on areas within the occupied Palestinian territories, namely in Haifa and Tel Aviv, with strikes reported in locations including Khdeira, Kiryat Ono, Savyon, and Ben Ami. The IRGC stated that these attacks utilized Kheibar-Shekan 4 and Qader multi-warhead missiles, claiming the strikes exceeded the enemy’s defensive calculations and contributed to heightened instability within occupied territories.
The statement reaffirmed that Iran would continue its offensive strategy, pledging to target any source of aggression against the Islamic Republic’s sovereignty with increased force. It also underscored the full readiness of the Iranian armed forces and the IRGC to sustain this phase of confrontation, signaling that further developments may follow as tensions escalate.
The voice of the IRGC martyred
Just hours earlier, the IRGC mourned Brigadier General Ali Mohammad Naeini, the IRGC’s Public Relations deputy and spokesperson, who was killed in a US-zionist aggression in the early hours of the last day of Ramadan.
The IRGC offered condolences to Iran’s Leader, Naeini’s family, fellow officers, media personnel, and the people of Kashan, describing his martyrdom as a “proud martyrdom in the fields of culture and media.”
Highlighting over four decades of service, the statement noted Naeini’s contributions to preserving the Islamic Revolution, particularly during the eight-year Iran-Iraq war, where he played a key role in documenting and narrating the conflict. In recent years, he served as the IRGC’s spokesperson, notably during Operations True Promise 1 through 4.
The IRGC emphasized Naeini’s transformative ideas and strategies in “soft warfare”, calling them guiding principles for personnel engaged in cognitive operations against adversaries.
The statement praised his bravery and dedication, pledging to continue the path of steadfastness and hope exemplified by him and his martyred brother, while reaffirming the IRGC’s commitment to maintaining its spiritual and soft-power influence and ensuring the corps’ voice remains strong among believers.