The military arena witnessed a remarkable escalation at the end of the first week of confrontations, as Tehran announced the integration of more advanced missile systems into its offensive arsenal. This step comes as part of Iran's continuous response to attacks targeting its interests, indicating a shift in the nature of weapons used and their destructive intensity.
A statement issued by the Iranian Revolutionary Guard, concerning the twenty-first missile wave, confirmed that the city of Tel Aviv was a direct target for 'Khaibar Shekan' missiles. This announcement came just hours after the disclosure of the entry of 'Khorramshahr-4' missiles into active service in ongoing field operations, raising the level of missile threat to the region.
Technical data indicates that the 'Khaibar Shekan' missile, first used last June, has a range of up to 1500 kilometers. This model carries a warhead weighing half a ton, while its speed, exceeding 5,000 kilometers per hour, gives it a high ability to penetrate the atmosphere and reach its targets with extreme accuracy and speed.
As for the 'Khorramshahr-4' missile, it is considered one of the heaviest missiles in the Iranian system, carrying an explosive warhead weighing up to 1500 kilograms. The danger of this missile lies in its ability to reach its targets within only 12 minutes from the moment of launch, which poses serious challenges to enemy detection and air defense systems.
In a related context, Western intelligence reports show that Tehran has succeeded in developing about 14 different types of diverse ballistic missiles. The ranges of these missiles vary between 200 and 2500 kilometers, and among the most prominent are the 'Sejil', 'Shahab', 'Emad', and 'Ghadr' models, which form the backbone of Iran's deterrent force.
Western and Israeli military sources estimate that Iran's missile inventory is no less than 3000 missiles ready for launch at any moment. These figures reflect the scale of logistical and military preparations Iran possesses in facing any comprehensive escalation scenarios in the region in the coming period.
For its part, military sources reported that missile forces have launched approximately 500 various missiles since the beginning of the current round of fighting. These barrages included cruise missiles and hypersonic missiles, in an attempt to bypass the advanced interception systems deployed by American and Israeli forces.
The Khorramshahr-4 missile is characterized by a short flight time not exceeding 12 minutes, which reduces the ability of missile defense systems to detect and deal with it.
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'Khaibar Shekan' and 'Khorramshahr-4' Missiles Enter the Front Line: A New Iranian Escalation in Targeting Tel Aviv