February 5th, 2026 - 04:41 GMT
ALBAWABA- Iran has placed the Khorramshahr-4 ballistic missile into operational service with the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, according to a report on Thursday by the semi-official Fars News Agency, in a move that underscores rising regional tensions. Described by Tehran as its most advanced missile, the liquid-fueled system has a reported range of 2,000 kilometers and can carry a 1,500-kilogram warhead, significantly expanding Iran’s strike capability across the Middle East ...
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