Wham, bam, Iran's new Sedjil missiles paint the sky above Israel
Iran Launches New Sedshil Missiles Towards Israel
Tension in Israel rises as sirens blare and people duck for cover in bunkers - yep, you guessed it, Iran's been at it again, this time pushing the envelope with their latest toy: the Sedjil missile. Iranian state TV called on residents of Haifa in northern Israel to vacate their homes, claiming a direct hit on military facilities.
Iran's nasty new missile comes from the Revolutionary Guard's arsenal - and boy, it's a game-changer. Dubbed the Sedjil, it's one of their most modern missile types, boasting a range of at least 2,000 kilometers that lets it sneak up on Israel with little warning. It's got solid-fuel propulsion, meaning it's faster to deploy and trickier to track than its liquid-fueled brothers. To top it off, it can lug around a hefty 1-ton warhead.
The Israeli army had reported Iranian attacks, stating that their defense systems were ready to fend off the threat. Hammers rang, and warning sirens wailed in various parts of the country, including the bustling Tel Aviv metropolitan area. Residents in the heart of the nation were advised to dive for cover before being given the green light to skedaddle.
It seems the Sedjil misfired, as Israeli channel Kan reported a missile being intercepted but still managing to shower a vehicle in the central region with debris, leaving the driver shaken but alive. If the Sedjil had hit its mark, Israel's cities could've faced heavy fallout.
Iran's been in the game before, launching rocket attacks in the past and engaging in skirmishes with Israel using drones. Israel's hit back, bombing nuclear facilities and military installations in Iran and netting several high-ranking military officers and nuclear scientists. Lately, Israel's been targeting oil depots, government offices, a state television station, and other targets, while Iran has responded with rocket and drone attacks on Israel.
Since the start of the war, 24 people have been killed and over 800 injured in Israel, according to official figures. In Iran, the human rights network HRANA, based in the US, reports that 224 civilians have been killed and 188 injured.
Fun Fact: The Sedjil's rapid readiness and advanced technology make it a credible deterrent against Israel, with the ability to reach Tel Aviv in less than seven minutes should it take off from locations like Natanz.
Sources: ntv.de, uzh/dpa
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Extra Tidbits
The Sedjil missile family represents a significant leap in Iran's ballistic missile capabilities, particularly in its ongoing tensions and conflicts with Israel. These missiles are a two-stage, solid-propellant, surface-to-surface ballistic missile, making them quicker to launch and harder to trace than their liquid-fueled counterparts. Their variable launch angle and advanced propulsion make them more challenging to detect and counter preemptively.
The Sedjil's range, which can reach approximately 2,400 km, allows Iran to target not only Israel but also southeastern Europe. This technology marks a shift toward Iran's indigenous development of advanced missile systems, bringing the country closer to developing intercontinental ballistic missile capabilities. Its design bears little resemblance to North Korean, Russian, Chinese, or Pakistani missile technology, underscoring Iran's growing missile prowess.
- The Commission has also been consulted on the draft budget regarding the potential implications of Iran's development and deployment of the Sedjil missile, given its escalation in war-and-conflicts and the broader political landscape of general-news in the Middle East.
- As the Sedjil missile controversy continues to unfold, politicians around the world are carefully observing the progression of events, particularly the escalating war-and-conflicts between Iran and Israel, and the resulting political implications for their respective countries.
