Tel Aviv, Israel – Iran has dramatically escalated the conflict, launching its advanced Sejjil-2 ballistic missile for the first time in this war, marking a dangerous new phase in the confrontation with Israel and the United States.
On March 15, 2026, the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) fired multiple Sejjil missiles toward Israeli territory. The two-stage, solid-fueled Sejjil — capable of carrying a heavy warhead and traveling at hypersonic speeds during re-entry — represents one of Iran’s most sophisticated weapons, designed to overwhelm missile defense systems with its speed and maneuverability.
Israeli air defenses engaged the incoming threats, with Arrow-3 and David’s Sling systems firing interceptors in rapid succession. However, Iranian sources claim at least one Sejjil successfully penetrated Israeli airspace, causing significant explosions in central Israel. Air raid sirens blared across Tel Aviv and surrounding cities as residents rushed to shelters.
The IRGC described the launch as “the beginning of a new phase of revenge,” vowing to use its full arsenal of advanced missiles in response to recent U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iranian territory. Iranian state television broadcast footage of the launches, calling it a “powerful message” to both Israel and America.
This marks a serious escalation. The Sejjil’s solid-fuel technology allows for rapid launch with little warning, significantly reducing reaction time for defensive systems. Military analysts warn that Iran’s decision to deploy this weapon signals it is now willing to use its most capable long-range missiles in sustained attacks.
Israeli officials have condemned the strike as “an act of desperation” and have already launched powerful retaliatory airstrikes against Iranian missile sites. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stated that Iran “will pay a price far greater than it can imagine.”
As explosions echo across the region and tensions reach new heights, one reality is becoming clear: the war has entered a more lethal and unpredictable stage. Iran’s use of the Sejjil missile shows it is far from defeated — and willing to risk everything in its fight for survival.
