In a chilling milestone on day 46 of the 2026 US-Iran war, Iran has unleashed its long-feared Sejjil-3 ballistic missile — a mᴀssive 1.5-ton solid-fuel “Doomsday” weapon that both Israel and the United States have dreaded for years.
The advanced two-stage Sejjil missile, carrying a mᴀssive 1,500 kg warhead, was fired for the first time in combat during a heavy barrage targeting central Israel. Iranian state media claims the missile successfully penetrated multi-layered Israeli defenses, striking with devastating force and causing major destruction in the Tel Aviv metropolitan area. The weapon’s high speed, extreme maneuverability, and solid-fuel propulsion allowed it to evade interception where previous missiles struggled.
Military analysts describe the Sejjil as a true game-changer — highly mobile, quick to launch, and extremely difficult to track. Its combat debut marks a significant leap in Iran’s strategic capabilities and serves as the latest devastating chapter in “Operation Larijani Revenge.”
This new escalation follows Iran’s recent cluster missile attacks on Tel Aviv, Beersheba, and Holon, the strike on Israel’s Dimona nuclear site, and the 23-ton monster missile that killed Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Despite intense U.S. pressure, including a full carrier strike group and F-35 squadrons in the Strait of Hormuz, repeated bunker-buster strikes, and the destruction of 125 Shahed drones by three MQ-9 Reapers, Iran continues to demonstrate dangerous offensive reach.
U.S. Central Command reports nearly 200 American troops injured across the theater with 13 confirmed deaths. President Donald Trump condemned the use of the Sejjil missile as “a major and dangerous escalation,” warning that Iran is “playing with fire.”
The USS Tripoli and American carrier group remain on high alert in the Strait of Hormuz as efforts continue to secure the vital waterway. Brent crude prices have climbed above $125 per barrel amid fears of further escalation.
With the Sejjil missile now proven in battle, Iran has crossed another red line and introduced a weapon that could fundamentally alter the balance of this brutal conflict.
The situation is extremely dangerous and developing by the hour.
