05.03.2026 17:32
In the attack by the Iranian Revolutionary Guards targeting Ben Gurion Airport and airbase near Israel's capital Tel Aviv, it was reported that they used Khorramshahr-4 heavy ballistic missiles capable of carrying a 1-ton warhead for the first time. These missiles, with a range of approximately 2,000 kilometers, have the potential to cause widespread destruction due to their capacity to carry high explosives or multiple warheads.
It has been revealed that the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps used Khorramshahr-4 heavy missiles carrying a 1-ton warhead for the first time in the attack on Israel's Ben Gurion Airport and the Israeli Air Force's 27th Squadron base at this airport. These missiles, which can reach a range of up to 2,000 kilometers, can carry high explosives or multiple warheads. With this feature, they have the capacity to cause significant destruction.
THE TARGET WAS BEN GURION AIRPORT
According to Iranian sources, the attack was carried out on Thursday morning. It was claimed that the missiles targeted Ben Gurion Airport near Tel Aviv, which is considered one of Israel's most critical civilian and military points, as well as the military facilities in the surrounding area. It was stated that the attack was part of a new wave of retaliation following days of mutual military maneuvers in the region.
MISSILES WERE LAUNCHED TOGETHER WITH DRONES
According to reports in Iranian media, in addition to ballistic missiles, unmanned aerial vehicles were also used during the attack. The Iranian news agency IRNA reported that the missiles and drones were launched simultaneously, and this tactic was implemented to overcome Israel's multi-layered air defense systems.
Iranian state television stated, "The Khorramshahr 4 heavy missiles carrying a 1-ton warhead belonging to the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps were launched today at dawn towards the heart of Tel Aviv, Ben Gurion Airport, and the Israeli Air Force's 27th Squadron base at this airport as part of the 19th wave of the Operation Real Promise."
ISRAEL'S DEFENSE ACTIVATED
The Israeli army announced that the majority of the ballistic missiles launched from Iran were intercepted by air defense systems. Officials reported that some missiles fell into open areas and that it has not been confirmed that they hit critical military targets so far.
ONE OF IRAN'S HEAVIEST WARHEAD MISSILES
Khorramshahr-4 is considered one of the new generation medium-range ballistic missiles developed by Iran. The missile, also known as "Kheibar," is reported to have a range of approximately 2,000 kilometers and can carry a warhead weighing between 1 and 1.5 tons.
According to experts, this capacity makes Khorramshahr-4 one of the systems in Iran's inventory that can carry the heaviest warheads. The missile's ability to carry high explosives or multiple warheads increases its potential to cause widespread destruction on the target.