Key facts
- Iran's IRGC released footage of long-range missile launches.
- The IRGC stated the missiles targeted US bases in response to a recent attack.
- Missiles featured include Qadr, Emad, Kheibar Shekan, Fattah, and Khorramshahr-4.
- The Fattah hypersonic missile is noted for its speed and maneuverability.
- The IRGC claimed to have used 12 ballistic missiles against the al-Azraq airbase in Jordan.
Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has released new footage documenting the launch of its long-range missiles, including the Qadr, Emad, and Kheibar Shekan models. The IRGC stated these launches were in response to a recent attack and targeted US bases across the region. The released video also features advanced Iranian missile systems such as the Fattah hypersonic missile and the Khorramshahr-4. The Fattah missile has garnered international attention for its reported speed and maneuverability. This development occurs within a context of significant internal turmoil in Iran, including a crackdown in January resulting in over 36,500 deaths and the assassination of Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei on February 28, followed by a contentious succession process.