Iran officially announces: A new phase in the war has begun!

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian announced that his country has made a significant change in its military strategy and stated that the war has entered a new phase. Pezeshkian expressed that following the exhaustion of Iran's old missile stocks, more advanced "Kheibar Shekan-4" missile systems will be utilized.

WE HAVE ENTERED A NEW PHASE IN THE WAR

Stating that Iran's military capacity is undergoing a significant transformation, Pezeshkian said, "We have entered a new phase of the war. Tehran has exhausted its old missile stocks, and now the true technology of the Islamic Republic will emerge." It was emphasized that with this new phase, the advanced technology missile systems developed by Iran will begin to be used.

KHEIBAR SHEKAN-4 MISSILES WILL TARGET ISRAEL AND US ASSETS

Pezeshkian said that the "Kheibar Shekan-4" missile systems would be used specifically against strategic targets in the Persian Gulf and the Middle East. It is noted that these missile systems could target Israel and American military assets stationed in the region.

TENSIONS RISING IN THE WAR

Recent mutual attacks and harsh statements between Iran and Israel have brought the security balance in the region back to the agenda. Israel's operations against Iran-linked targets and Iran's retaliatory missile attacks have increased tensions in the region. The US continues to strengthen its military presence in the region and continues to take defensive measures for its bases in Israel and the Gulf against potential Iranian attacks.

FEATURES OF THE KHEIBAR SHEKAN-4

The "Kheibar Shekan-4" missile system developed by Iran falls into the medium-range ballistic missile class. Here are some of the key technical features of this missile system:

Range: Approximately 1,450 km (according to some assessments, it can reach up to 1,800-2,000 km)

Fuel type: Solid-fuel rocket motor

Length: 11.4 meters

Weight: 6.3 tons

Warhead: 500–550 kg high explosive

Speed: Mach 2-3 upon atmospheric reentry

Maneuverable warhead: Ability to evade missile defense systems

Launch platform: Can be fired from mobile launch vehicles (truck platform)

STRATEGIC IMPACT OF THE KHEIBAR SHEKAN-4

The range of the "Kheibar Shekan-4" missile puts Israel, US bases in the Middle East, Gulf countries, and some targets in the Eastern Mediterranean within Iran's striking distance. The fact that the missile system is fired from mobile launch vehicles makes it difficult to detect, while advanced satellite and inertial guidance systems increase target accuracy.

News Source: 12punto