Recent images confirming the presence of Iran’s advanced Khoramshahr-4 ballistic missile at one of its underground missile bases have emerged. This missile symbolizes the nation’s deterrent power and boasts sophisticated capabilities. As the latest generation in the Khoramshahr family, it is introduced as a ‘new player’ in Iran’s offensive doctrine.
According to technical data released, the Khoramshahr-4 is considered a strategic threat with an operational range of approximately 2,000 kilometers, the ability to carry a heavy warhead of 1,500 kilograms, and an accuracy of about 30 meters. This means that the Khoramshahr-4 can target not only all objectives across the region but also vast areas of Eastern and Southern Europe. Its high precision and extensive destructive power make it an effective ‘precision strike’ weapon against military and critical targets. Deploying this missile in underground missile cities significantly enhances its operational survival and striking capabilities.
By showcasing these military capabilities, Iran sends a clear message emphasizing its right to legitimate defense and warning of the consequences of any potential attack on its territory to both Tel Aviv and Washington.The release of these images quickly resonated in Hebrew-language media and among security analysts in Israel. The Khoramshahr-4 is not just a missile with extended range; it represents a qualitative leap in precision, destructive power, and radar-evading capabilities. This challenges the effectiveness of missile defense systems and exponentially raises the costs of any future conflict for Israel.
Moreover, according to Israeli media, the short time required for deployment and firing, with a travel time to occupied territories of merely 12 minutes (the missile can travel at speeds of up to 16 Mach outside the atmosphere and 8 Mach within), means that the Israeli home front will have little time for warning and preparation for missile attacks.
In this context, the Hebrew-language website HM News illustrated the concerns of Israelis: the security tensions in the region this morning were highlighted by the operational unveiling of one of Iran’s most powerful weapons, a significant reminder of Tehran’s military capabilities.The Israeli website continued, stating that the Khoramshahr-4 ballistic missile is deployed in underground missile bases scattered throughout Iran. This notable action has raised alarms among experts, as the missile features technological capabilities that significantly shorten its reaction and activation time. Reports indicate that this missile is one of the most powerful and advanced in Tehran’s arsenal, potentially allowing it to reach Israel within just 10 to 12 minutes from the moment of launch.
The I24 website reported on the Khoramshahr-4 missile images, highlighting its 2,000-kilometer range and 1.5-ton payload: the new Iranian missile has become operational. During the unveiling of a new ‘missile city’ by the Aerospace Force of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, although the complete footage was not aired, the most advanced ballistic missile, Khoramshahr-4, was revealed.
General Yadollah Javani, the head of the political office of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, told the Al-Mayadeen channel in Lebanon about the missile’s unveiling: ‘Khoramshahr-4 sends a message to the Americans – if we sit at the negotiating table, it means we will not relinquish our military capabilities.’The Hebrew-language blog Intel Times wrote about what is known regarding the newly operational Khoramshahr-4 missile. It features a diameter of 1.5 meters and is carried on a specialized launcher allowing for deployment and firing within 15 minutes thanks to the use of hypergolic self-igniting propellants eliminating the need for complex fuel mixing procedures before ignition.
The total flight time to the occupied territories of Israel (Palestine) is approximately 12 minutes significantly reducing warning time in Israel especially from western Iran and it is resistant to counter-electronic measures by the Israeli army in the final stage. This missile can carry a very heavy explosive warhead or a multiple independently targetable reentry vehicle (MIRV) in one of the known configurations.
The 12-day war in June 2025 despite its brevity created escalating fear and anxiety within Israeli society showcasing the regime’s vulnerability to direct missile attacks from Iran. Iranian missile strikes resulted in dozens of fatalities thousands of injuries and substantial financial losses in Israel. This conflict also significantly depleted Israel’s costly missile defense system reserves particularly advanced Arrow interceptors leading to increased vulnerability in the face of potential future Iranian missile attacks causing severe panic among Israelis regarding any further conflict with Iran.
