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A new Iranian ballistic missile threatens US and Israeli bases in the region
continue Iran In the quest to develop its military capabilities, especially missile and gain Ballistic missiles Long-term interest, especially with the Iranian military institutions.
Recently, Iranian state media reported that the country had successfully tested a ballistic missile with a range of 2,000 kilometers on Thursday. This came two days after the Israeli Chief of Staff raised the possibility of a “move” against Tehran over its nuclear program.
And she says Iran, Which has one of the largest missile programs in the Middle East, its weapons are capable of reaching Israel and US bases in the region.
Despite opposition from the United States and European countries, Tehran said it would continue developing its “defensive” missile programme.
And he mentioned Iranian Defense Minister Mohammad Reza Ashtiani: “Our message to Iran’s enemies is that we will defend the country and its achievements. Our message to our friends is that we want to help regional stability.”
Khyber missile
State television broadcast what it said was footage of an upgraded version of the ballistic missile Khorramshahr 4 has a range of 2,000 km. It can carry a warhead weighing 1,500 kilograms.
The Islamic Republic News Agency (IRNA) said the missile bore the name Khyber.
and consider Israel Iran is an existential threat to it. Tehran says its ballistic missiles are an important deterrent against the United States and Israel.
And on Tuesday, IDF Chief of Staff Herzi Halevy raised the possibility of “action” against the Israeli army Iran at the time . Since last September, the efforts of the six world powers to restore the Tehran nuclear agreement concluded in 2015 have faltered. Amid growing Western concerns about Tehran’s accelerating nuclear progress.
The nuclear deal, which Washington withdrew from in 2018, imposed restrictions on activities Iran Nuclear resulting in extended time. which it would need to produce enough fissile material for a nuclear bomb if it ever sought to. Tehran denies it is seeking nuclear weapons.
The most prominent Iranian ballistic missile systems
own Iran The largest number of ballistic missiles in the Middle East, and its missile systems are divided into three main ones. In addition to other cruise missiles.
Short-range ballistic missile system:
The main one is a group earthquake missiles Which begins with earthquake 1 with a range of 150 km, and earthquake 2 with a range of . Two hundred kilometers, and earthquake 3 with a range of 250 kilometers.
And then comes the newest missile in this category, which is the Fateh 110, with a range of up to three hundred kilometers, and there is a complete production line for it. By producing this missile, which Iran is counting on.
– system Medium range ballistic missiles:
It started with the Shahab-3 model, with a range of more than 1,000 kilometers, then Iran developed a model. New from this missile is the “Shahab 3D”, which is considered one of its most important medium-range missiles.
But the real revolution in this system was the production and manufacture of the “Ashura” ballistic missile, with a range of up to 2,500 kilometers. It is capable of hitting any American target in all of Eastern Europe.
Long-range ballistic missile system:
The most important of them is Shahab 4, with a range of three thousand kilometers, and it is the first Iranian missile Long-term . A production line is opened for him inside the country, and Iran is developing it at an accelerated rate.
After that, Iran announced its production Sejjil missileIt is a long-range missile that is the first to operate on solid fuel with a range of two thousand kilometers. This missile was considered a new opening for Iran as it entered a new phase, which is launching missiles through platforms. Mobile, which is one of the most important specifications of this missile.
Then Iran announced the test of the Emad missile, which is the latest in its long-range ballistic system, so it is considered the first. One of its kind in the country that can be remote controlled and derailed as required and put back on the track again.
By launching the Persian Gulf anti-ship missile, Iran opened a new door in its missile system, after which it produced more important ones rocket . It has a naval anti-ship missile called “Whale”, which is a development of a previous torpedo and is considered one of the fastest naval missiles in the world.
The “Hot” missile was designed in a way that would make it capable of carrying nuclear warheads, in case Iran decided to do so, of course.
– The cruise missile system or (cruise missiles): it is considered Iran The first country in the Middle East and Western Asia. Aspire to produce this type of missile.
