Iran says it used Sejjil missile in latest wave of strikes on Israel
In a new escalation reported within the past hours, Iranian state television said Tehran carried out the 54th wave of its “True Promise” military operation against Israel and used the Sejjil missile for the first time since the war began.
The announcement comes amid escalating hostilities between Iran and Israel following weeks of military exchanges across the region. Iranian officials say the attacks are part of a retaliatory campaign after Israeli and U.S. strikes targeted Iranian facilities earlier in the conflict.
Sejjil missile reportedly used in wave 54
According to Iranian television, the deployment of the Sejjil missile marks a notable development in the latest wave of strikes. The missile is a solid-fuel medium-range ballistic missile believed to have a range of roughly 2,000 kilometers, giving it the capability to reach targets across Israel.
The reported launch took place during what Tehran describes as the 54th wave of “Operation True Promise,” a campaign involving repeated missile and drone attacks directed at Israeli targets and, according to Iranian statements, U.S. military assets in the region.
Regional media outlets reported that the attack was part of an intensified pattern of missile launches over the past hours.
Israeli authorities had not immediately issued detailed confirmation about the specific missile type or the extent of damage. Israel’s air defense systems have continued intercept operations during the latest exchanges, according to local reports.
The Sejjil missile is considered one of Iran’s most significant ballistic systems. Developed domestically, it uses solid fuel, allowing faster launch preparation compared with liquid-fuel missiles and potentially improving survivability during military operations.
The reported deployment comes as regional tensions remain high following Israeli strikes against Iranian targets earlier in 2026, which triggered a cycle of retaliatory military actions across the Middle East.
International reactions have been limited so far, although several governments have repeatedly called for de-escalation amid concerns that continued missile exchanges could widen the conflict across the region.
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