Iran has unveiled a new ballistic missile system as part of a new generation of armament designed to replace older models and enhance its long-range attack capabilities.
According to military estimates, the missile has a range of up to 2,000 kilometers, sufficient to strike targets in much of the Middle East, including Israel. The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps of Iran also stated that it will continue its attacks and reiterated its threats against Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu amid an escalation that keeps the entire Middle East on edge.
What is the Sejil missile and how powerful is it
The Sejil is a medium-range ballistic missile developed by Iran that uses solid fuel, a feature that allows it to be launched more quickly than other missiles that require prior preparation.
Tehran used the new ballistic missile in the context of the war in the Middle East and assured that it is one of its most powerful weapons within its military arsenal. According to the Argentine News Agency through international media, Tehran launched the Sejil missile for the first time against targets linked to Israel during a new wave of attacks in the regional conflict.
According to reports from the international press and confirmed by Iranian military sources, the launch was part of a broader offensive against strategic Israeli installations. Military analysts point out that its range—estimated between 2,000 and 2,500 kilometers depending on the version—allows it to cover virtually the entire region, increasing Iran's deterrent power in the conflict.
The missile is about 18 to 20 meters long, weighs over 23 tons, and can carry a warhead of between 500 and 1,000 kilograms, making it one of the heaviest weapons in Iran's ballistic arsenal.
Additionally, the Sejil has two stages of solid propulsion and can be launched from mobile platforms, which makes it difficult to detect and destroy before liftoff.
