Khoramshahr-4 weapon: Iran Successfully Test Launches Missile. Israel Eyes with Concern

By Maya Carlin, Warrior Contributor, Weapons

The Islamic Republic of Iran successfully test-launched a ballistic missile last week, according to state-media sources.

Iranian officials debuted the Khoramshahr-4 weapon, which can allegedly strike targets within roughly 1,200 miles. The Associated Press reported that the nearly 3,300-pound warhead is the latest expansion of Tehran’s missile program, which it has been developing despite concerns by the U.S. and other European countries.

“Iran’s newest ballistic missile and the latest product of the defense ministry’s Aerospace Industries Organization (AIO) was unveiled today in a ceremony attended by the defense minister,” IRNA added.

Iran’s Defense Minister also claimed that the missile could be prepared for launch in the imminent future. This announcement comes a few days after Israel’s IDF Chief of Staff cautioned that a potential kinetic war with Iran could ensue over the regime’s nuclear program.

Was the launch a direct threat to Israel?

In a video circulated by state-run media, the medium-range precision-guided projectile dubbed Kheibar can be seen launching next to a waving Iranian flag. A miniature example of the Dome of the Rock on the Al-Aqsa Mosque in Jerusalem was also included in today’s missile launch. T

The inclusion of the Dome of the Rock indicates Tehran was responding to Israel’s recent warnings regarding the country’s nuclear efforts. Israel’s top military official disclosed that Tehran has made significant progress in the uranium enrichment front, adding that “Without going into details, there are possible negative developments on the horizon that could prompt action.”