Meet Kheibar Shekan: Deadly missile fired by Iran at Israel after US attacks on its nuclear plants, its range is…, it is dangerous due to…
New Delhi: Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has launched a missile attack on Israel for the 20th time, in which an advanced ballistic missile named Kheibar Shekan was used. This attack targeted Ben Gurion Airport and Israeli military bases. This was in response to the air strikes carried out by the US on Iran’s nuclear bases.
Let us know more about the Kheibar Shekan missile and its features.
Kheibar Shekan is one of Iran’s most modern and powerful medium-range ballistic missiles. Its name is inspired by the seventh century Battle of Khyber, which was an important battle in Islamic history. This missile is a symbol of Iran’s military strength. It is specially designed to dodge the enemy’s air defense system.
Features of Kheibar Shekan
Range: 1,450 kilometers.
Warhead weight: 550 kg.
Guidance system: Equipped with satellite navigation and control fins, which enable it to target accurately and penetrate air defense.
Propulsion: It runs on solid fuel, allowing it to be launched quickly and safely.
Mobility: It has a Maneuverable Reentry Vehicle (MaRV) which gives the missile the ability to change direction while flying in the atmosphere. This helps in dodging missile defense mechanisms like Israel’s Iron Dome, David’s Sling, and Arrow systems.
Destructive power: This missile can use cluster warheads (small explosives), which can cause devastation in a large area.
20th wave of Operation True Promise 3
The IRGC claimed that this missile was used in the 20th wave of Operation True Promise 3, which had a combination of liquid and solid fuel missiles.
Iran launched the 20th wave of drones and missiles on Israel on Sunday, 22 June 2025. In this attack, Kheibar Shekan missiles were used for the first time which proved destructive for Israel.
The IRGC targeted the following targets:
Ben Gurion Airport: Located near Tel Aviv, it is Israel’s largest and most important airport. The purpose of targeting it was to disrupt Israel’s air traffic and military activities.
Military bases: This included command-and-control centers, logistics bases and a biological research center.
Cities like Tel Aviv and Haifa: The missiles also hit residential areas, causing panic among civilians.
The IRGC claimed that the attack used new warfare tactics that confused Israel’s defense mechanism. Some missiles penetrated Israel’s Iron Dome and Arrow missile defense systems and reached their targets. Nine buildings were completely destroyed in the Ramat Gan area of Tel Aviv and hundreds of others were damaged. Explosions were also reported in Haifa.
Impact of the attack
Damage: At least 16 people were injured in Israel, some of them seriously. Residential areas of Tel Aviv, Ness Ziona and Haifa were damaged.
Air traffic shutdown: Israel closed its airspace. Flights from Ben Gurion Airport were canceled. Several airlines also suspended flights to Israel.
Civilian life affected: Schools were closed. Public gatherings were banned. Israeli people were asked to take shelter in bunkers.
IRGC’s claim: Iran said it destroyed Israeli military bases, although Israel claimed that its military bases did not suffer any major damage.
Importance of Khyber Shekan
The use of the Khyber Shekan missile represents a major change in Iran’s military strategy. This missile not only challenges Israel’s defense system but also demonstrates Iran’s technological advancement. The IRGC claimed that the missile forced Israel’s defense system to ‘collide with each other’, causing several missiles to reach their targets. The Kheibar Shekan missile can be launched from various launchers.
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