Iran’s Sejjil-2 ‘dancing missile’ with 2,000-km reach unleashed
Iran’s Sejjil-2 ‘dancing missile’ with 2,000-km reach unleashed
Iran fires its Sejjil missile for the first time in this conflict, extending its 2,000-km reach toward Israeli targets.
Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps launched a significant missile barrage that included the advanced Sejjil, targeting Israeli military sites in what officials described as retaliation for recent strikes. It marks the first use of Sejjil missiles since the conflict escalated on February 28, and the operation, named True Promise 4, involved multiple ballistic missile types aimed at strategic locations and defense industries.
The Sejjil is a solid-fuel, two-stage ballistic missile believed to carry a substantial warhead and has a reported range of about 2,000 kilometres. The recent launch underscores Tehran’s ability to extend its strike reach and adds a new dimension to the regional confrontation, even as international observers call for de-escalation.
Analysts say the deployment signals an intent to deter adversaries and signal resolve, raising concerns about civilian safety and the potential for broader escalation. Military officials in the region have urged restraint while reiterating calls for channels to prevent miscalculations that could widen the conflict.
As the situation develops, governments and allied partners are monitoring the trajectory of events and the technical specifics of the missiles involved, including how such capabilities might influence future strategic calculations and defense postures in the area.
