Iran has nine missiles capable of reaching Israel. What are they?
A semi-official Iranian news agency on Sunday released an infographic outlining nine missiles from Iran’s arsenal capable of reaching Israel, as Tehran has vowed to retaliate for a Israeli strike on its consulate in Damascus.
Here’s a breakdown of the Iran-made missiles capable of reaching Israel, as reported by the ISNA news agency:
1. Sejjil
- Range: 2,000-2,500 kilometers (1,243-1,553 miles)
- Speed: Mach 12-14
2. Khorramshahr 4 (Khaibar)
- Range: 2,000 kilometers (1,243 miles)
- Speed: Mach 16 outside the atmosphere; Mach 8 inside the atmosphere
3. Emad
- Range: 2,000 kilometers (1,243 miles)
- Speed: Mach 7.2
4. Shahab 3
- Range: 2,000 kilometers (1,243 miles)
- Speed: Mach 7
5. Qadr
- Range: Up to 1,950 kilometers (1,212 miles)
- Speed: Mach 9
6. Paveh
- Range: 1,650 kilometers (1,025 miles)
- Speed: 600-900 km/h (373-559 mph)
7. Khaibarshekan
- Range: 1,450 kilometers (901 miles)
- Speed: Over 5,000 km/h (3,107 mph)
8. Fattah 2
- Range: Over 1,400 kilometers (870 miles)
- Speed: Mach 5
9. Haj Qassem
- Range: 1,400 kilometers (870 miles)
- Speed: Mach 5
Israeli aircraft targeted the Iranian consulate building in Damascus last Monday, causing major destruction there and in neighboring buildings, and killing everyone inside the building.
The Iranian Revolutionary Guard announced the killing of two brigadier generals in its ranks (Brigadier Mohammad Reza Zahedi and Brigadier General Mohammad Hadi Haji Rahimi), and 5 officers accompanying them.
The Iranian leader stressed that “Israel will be punished for its crimes,” saying: “We will make them regret this crime and others.” Iranian President Ibrahim Raisi also stressed that “this cowardly crime will definitely not remain without a response.”