What is Iran’s Castle Breaker missile, used against US bases?
Summary
Iran has used its Kheibar Shekan missile, also called Castle Breaker, to attack US military bases in the Middle East during ongoing conflict with the US and Israel. The missile is a medium-range ballistic weapon that can be launched quickly and carries a warhead weighing up to 590 kilograms.Key Facts
- The Kheibar Shekan (Castle Breaker) missile is a medium-range ballistic missile developed by Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps.
- It has a range of about 1,450 kilometers (901 miles) and carries a warhead between 449kg and 590kg (990 to 1,300 pounds).
- The missile uses solid-fuel propulsion, allowing it to be launched within minutes because it does not need fueling before use.
- Solid fuel makes the missile quicker to launch, easier to handle, and reduces the chance of detection.
- Iran has fired Castle Breaker missiles against US military sites in Jordan and other Middle Eastern bases amid renewed fighting.
- The missile was first revealed publicly in 2022 and is part of Iran’s wider missile arsenal, which includes other ballistic missiles.
- The US has responded with strikes and also uses advanced missiles like the long-range Tomahawk cruise missiles.
- The conflict between the US, Israel, and Iran escalated after US attacks on Iranian targets starting in February 2024.
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