Iran uses Sejjil ballistic missiles against Israel for first time

Tehran has confirmed the use of its long-range Sejjil ballistic missiles in strikes targeting Israeli military infrastructure.

This marks the first known combat deployment of the Sejjil missile by Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), significantly raising the stakes in the ongoing conflict, Caliber.Az reports, citing Iranian media reports.

Iranian sources claim that key Israeli sites—including Mossad offices, air force bases, and intelligence centres—were struck during the latest wave of attacks. While the extent of the damage remains unverified, the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) asserts that the “twelfth wave” of operations included multiple Sejjil missile launches aimed at what Iran refers to as “occupied Palestine.”

The Sejjil missile, developed indigenously by Iran, is a two-stage, solid-fuel, surface-to-surface ballistic missile with an operational range of up to 2,000 kilometres (1,242 miles). Capable of reaching any point within Israel, the missile’s range also extends to parts of southeastern Europe. Notably, some unconfirmed reports suggest the existence of longer-range variants capable of reaching up to 4,000 kilometres (2,485 miles).

Unlike Iran’s older liquid-fueled missile systems, the solid-fuel Sejjil offers greater tactical advantages, including faster launch times, easier mobility, and higher survivability in the face of pre-emptive attacks. Its solid propulsion also minimises the warning time available to enemy air defences, making interception significantly more challenging.

By Khagan Isayev