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What is the Kheybar Shekan Missile?

March 9, 2026

Iran’s IRGC claimed it targeted Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu’s office and an air force command centre using Kheybar Shekan missiles recently.

About Kheybar Shekan Missile:

  • It is Iran’s latest long-range solid-fuel ballistic missile.
  • The name means “breaker of Khayber” in Arabic, a reference to the Battle of Khayber in Arab history.
  • It is the fourth generation of the Khorramshahr missile family.
  • Features:
    • It has a range of 1,450 kilometers.
    • It is powered by a locally developed 'Arond' engine integrated within its fuel tank to minimise length and enhance camouflage.
    • It uses solid fuel. This allows for faster launch preparation, easier storage, and better concealment, key advantages in modern missile warfare.
    • Its aerodynamic design reduces air drag, helping it evade radar detection.

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