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Iran Launches 'Super-Heavy Multi-Warhead Missiles' Targeting Israel and US
Escalation in West Asia and Iran's Evolving Missile Strategy
The conflict in West Asia continues to intensify, with Iran stepping up its attacks against Israel and the United States. The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) announced that it launched missiles targeting occupied Israeli territories and US military positions as part of 'Operation True Promise 4.' This operation signals a shift in Iran's strategy, now focusing on precision, power, and impact rather than merely overwhelming opponents with sheer volume.
Initially, Iran flooded the skies with hundreds of drones and ballistic missiles to exhaust Israeli and American air defenses. However, after studying every engagement, Iran has made a decision to deploy heavier, faster, and harder-to-stop missiles, aiming to reduce the interception rates of air defense systems. This change is quietly shifting the entire balance of war in West Asia.
Iran's Advanced Missile Capabilities and Attack Impacts
Iran deployed a combination of its more advanced missile systems in the attack. The 'Kheibar Shekan missile' is a solid-fuel ballistic missile with a range of 1,450 km, a 550 kg warhead, and a speed of 19,500 km/h, capable of hypersonic flight for rapid and precise strikes. The 'Emad missile' features enhanced guidance systems for striking targets with precision, boasting a range of 2,000 km, a speed of 17,000 km/h, and a 750 kg warhead. The 'Qadr missile' is a long-range missile capable of delivering heavy payloads deep into enemy territory, with a range of 2,000 km, a speed of 17,000 km/h, and a 1,000 kg warhead. The 'Sejjil missile,' also known as the 'dancing missile,' changes direction mid-flight to evade interception, and the 'Haj Qassem missile' has an operational range of 1,800 km, a speed of Mach 12, and a 500 kg warhead, known for its high maneuverability.
These missile strikes caused damage near Tel Aviv, including areas around Ben Gurion Airport. In the north, attacks on Haifa's refinery disrupted infrastructure and plunged parts of Kiryat suburbs into darkness. This situation highlights that the question is no longer about how many missiles are launched, but how many can be stopped, signaling a new dynamic in the ongoing conflict.
*Source: YouTube: WION (2026-03-29)*
