Iran claims first ballistic missile launch against Israel
Iran allegedly launched a super-heavy two-stage ballistic missile with a range of up to 2,000 km
Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps said it allegedly fired a long-range, two-stage, super-heavy Sajil missile at Israel on the evening of June 18, the Times of Israel reports .
Journalists note that the missile was allegedly intercepted, and its fragments caused minor damage to the vehicle.
As reported by the Iranian publication Tasnim News , citing an announcement by the Corps, as part of the 12th wave of Operation True Promise 3, "super-heavy, long-range, two-stage Sajil missiles" were allegedly launched at Israel.
The statement also noted that rocket strikes on Israel "will be targeted and continuous."
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The Sajil is an Iranian two-stage, solid-fueled, medium-range ballistic missile. It was first unveiled in 2008 and has since been considered one of the most technologically advanced in Iran's arsenal.According to unconfirmed information, the missile is capable of hitting targets at a distance of up to 2,000-2,500 km. The Sajil missile is distinguished by its high deployment speed and mobility due to the use of solid fuel.
- On June 17, The New York Times reported that Iran had prepared missiles and other military equipment to strike American bases in the region if US forces joined the fighting.
- On June 18, Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei warned the United States that joining Israeli strikes against his country would "lead to irreparable harm" for Americans.
- On the evening of June 18, US Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee announced that the United States was organizing the evacuation of American citizens from Israel.