Iran Launches Sejil Missiles as Israel Intensifies Strikes

Missile and drone attacks persist into the sixth day, with Iran deploying 'Sejil' missiles for the first time and Israel striking Tehran. The death toll exceeds 600, with growing concerns.
Sejil Ballistic Missile

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The conflict between Iran and Israel has now entered its seventh day, with conditions worsening steadily. Both nations continue to engage in missile and drone assaults. Iran is launching its long-range missiles at Israeli cities. For the first time, Iran has fired its Sejil missile, a medium-range ballistic weapon.

In this ongoing conflict, over 600 lives have been lost, with 585 fatalities reported by Iran's health ministry. Iran has deployed its 'Sejil' missiles with a 2,000-kilometer range for the first time in this war.

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Reports suggest these missiles targeted "occupied territories," which Iran claims belong to Palestine. This information was disclosed in the eleventh official statement by Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC).

Iran Claims Overwhelming Israeli Defense

The IRGC issued a cautionary statement declaring Israel's defense system compromised, with Iranian missiles and drones breaching skies over "occupied territories." The statement continued, "The Zionist army is now without protective measures."

The IRGC further asserted targeting Mossad, Amman, and Israeli military bases. It claimed Israelis are forced to live under constant sirens and reside in bunkers day and night.

Iran Fires Over 400 Missiles, Hundreds of Drones

Iran has, so far, launched around 400 missiles and hundreds of drones into Israel. This includes long-mid range missiles like Fateh-1, Shahab-3, Qadr, and Khorramshahr. The attacks in Israel have resulted in 24 deaths and over 1,300 injuries, with many missiles impacting residential areas, causing significant devastation.

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On Wednesday, Iran claimed it launched "Fateh-1" hypersonic missiles into Israel for the first time, considered highly advanced. Explosions were heard throughout Tel Aviv. The Israeli military mentioned that the Iranian assaults continue forcing them into shelters.

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