In a stunning and unprecedented move, Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has openly fired medium-range ballistic missiles directly into Israel—marking the first time in modern history that Tehran has taken such a bold step against the Jewish state with its own military assets, rather than through proxy groups.
This act of aggression is being widely viewed as a dangerous and game-changing escalation in the long-simmering tensions between the two bitter enemies. For decades, Iran has used Hamas, Hezbollah, and other militias to conduct attacks on Israeli targets. But now, Tehran is breaking its own mold—taking the gloves off and striking Israel head-on.
Iran’s IRGC confirmed it launched several Sejil ballistic missiles as part of what they’re calling “Operation True Promise 3.” The Sejil is a powerful two-stage, solid-fuel missile that was first unveiled in 2008. With a range of up to 2,500 kilometers, blistering speeds reaching Mach 13, and the capacity to carry warheads weighing up to 700 kilograms, it is considered one of the most formidable weapons in Tehran’s arsenal.
In a public statement released after the strike, IRGC officials boasted of successfully “shattering the Zionist army’s defense system.” They declared that “the sky of the occupied territories has now opened its arms to Iranian missiles and drones.”
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