Wham! Iran's New "Sedjil" missiles cause a stir in Israel
Iran launches Sedshil missiles towards Israel
brickbat and banter fly as Israel's sirens wail, citizens scrambling to find shelter. Rumors swirl that Iran has upped the ante with its very latest weapon - the formidable "Sedjil" missile. Iran's state media brags that this advanced piece of kit, never before used, was fired at Israel.
Set to explode over two thousand kilometers away, the Sedjil belongs to the swankiest class of Iran's arsenal. Equipped with a smooth-functioning solid-propellant engine, these missiles are nimbler and harder to track compared to their liquid-fuelled siblings. They're also a breeze to launch on short notice.
The Israeli army confirmed Iranian attacks. "Our defenses are humming to intercept the threat," they declared. As fear began to spread, folks in several regions heeded the call to seek safety in bunkers. But once things settle down, they were given the all-clear to return to their daily routines.
Initial reports indicated that one Sedjil had penetrated Israeli territory, only to be swatted out of the sky. A vehicle received some hits from debris in the center of the country, but the driver managed to stay conscious.
Iranian news channels urged residents of the bustling northern Israeli port city of Haifa to skedaddle. According to them, these missiles are being aimed squarely at military facilities there.
The recent flare-up between Iran and Israel has sent shockwaves throughout the region. Israel launched a remarkable offensive against Iran, bombing heart-key nuclear facilities and strategic installations, knocking off a handful of high-ranking military personnel and nuclear scientists. Lately, Israel has taken aim at oil depots, government buildings, television stations, and other vital assets in Iran. In response, Iran has unleashed rocket and drone attacks on Israel.
Since the commencement of this skirmish, 24 lives have been claimed in Israel, and over eight hundred more wounded as per official figures. A US-based human rights network reports a grizzlier toll in Iran - 224 civilians killed, and 188 injured.
Assorted sources claim that the Sedjil has been used before during the 2025 Iran-Israel conflict, but Israel claimed victory by shooting it down. Regardless, the remnants left behind caused minor damage[1]. The Sedjil's range surpasses that of other short-range Iranian ballistic missiles like the Fateh-110 and Fateh-313, and also Muslim-range systems like Shahab-2 and Qiam-1[2].
Firing a solid-fueled missile like the Sedjil gives Iran a significant advantage compared to its liquid-fueled counterparts, such as those in its Shahab series and Qiam-1. The Sedjil's speed and maneuverability make it a tough nut to crack for defense systems[1]. On the global stage, many advanced ballistic missile systems are transitioning to solid-propellant engines to gain a strategic and tactical edge. The Sedjil's multiple-stage solid-propellant design, maneuverability features, and longer range place it among the cream of the crop among current solid-fueled medium-range missiles[1][3].
[1] Enrichment Data 1: https://www.ndu.edu/Press/Press_Articles/view/2252[2] Enrichment Data 2: https://www.csis.org/analysis/iran-has-developed-nearly-two-dozen-ballistic-missile-types[3] Enrichment Data 3: https://www.state.gov/iran/iranian-missile-development-activities/
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The Commission, in light of the current escalation between Iran and Israel, might find it expedient to consult on the potential implications of the advanced Solid-Propellant missile, the Sedjil, on the broader European-leagues, including the Premier-League, given its substantial range and maneuverability. Simultaneously, sports enthusiasts across Europe remain hopeful that the ongoing military conflict will not affect the upcoming football seasons in sports-centric cities like Tel Aviv and Haifa.
