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Iran Shifts Tactics, Targets Israel with Advanced 'Sejjil Missile'
Iran Claims Strikes on Israeli Targets with 'Sejjil Missile'
Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) announced it has launched advanced missiles and drones, including the Sejjil, as part of its retaliatory operation, 'True Promise 4,' against Israeli targets. The IRGC released footage showing images of Abdol Rahim Mousavi, the chief of staff of Iran's armed forces, affixed to missiles, signaling their intent for vengeance. Iran asserts that these strikes successfully hit Israeli intelligence facilities in northern and central Tel Aviv, as well as military and support centers in Ramat Gan and the Negev region, and southern military logistics and command headquarters in Beersheba.
Tactical Shift from Mass Swarms to Targeted Attacks
Despite weeks of heavy bombardment, the IRGC demonstrates its maintained firepower and a strategic shift from mass swarms to advanced weapon systems and targeted attack tactics. Iran claims its deployment of Sejjil (often referred to as the 'dancing missile' due to its evasive capabilities), Kheibar Shekan, and Emad missiles, alongside Kamikaze drones, breached Israel's multi-layered air defense systems. This tactical recalibration suggests Iran believes a single heavy warhead can inflict more damage than a swarm of ballistic missiles.
The Threatening Capabilities of Iran's 'Dancing Missile' Sejjil
The Sejjil missile is a two-stage, solid-fueled, surface-to-surface medium-range ballistic missile. Iran claims it boasts a range of 2,000 kilometers and can deliver a 700-kilogram payload. This 18-meter-long missile is capable of reaching speeds of Mach 4 to Mach 5. The IRGC states that the Sejjil's unpredictable trajectory makes it extremely difficult to track and intercept, earning it the nickname 'dancing missile.' Iran's enhanced missile capabilities are further escalating military tensions in the Middle East.
*Source: YouTube: WION (2026-03-29)*
