Iran Deploys Kheibar Shekan Ballistic Missile to Strike US Military Assets in Jordan and the Middle East
Iran has deployed the Kheibar Shekan, a medium-range ballistic missile, to strike US military assets in Jordan and other regional locations. The missile, developed by the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, has a range of approximately 1,450km and a capable payload of 449kg to 590kg.
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It features solid-fuel propulsion, which allows for rapid launch within minutes during a crisis and easier storage compared to liquid-fuel systems. Since the conflict began in February, Iran has used the Kheibar Shekan to target US military positions. This week, Iranian forces used the missile to strike a US jet maintenance facility and a command-and-control center in Jordan's Azraq. These strikes occurred as part of a renewed wave of attacks following a month-long lull in fighting. The administration announced an economic pressure campaign against Iran, targeting its financial interests globally. As the US and Iran continue to-vie for control of the Strait of Hormuz, oil prices have risen sharply due to the risk to energy shipments through the waterway.