Iran Unveils Ballistic Missile With Range Of 2,000 Kilometers, Says State Media

The impact of a ballistic missile launched by Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps in 2020.

Iran unveiled the fourth generation of its Khorramshahr ballistic missile under the name Khaibar, with a range of 2,000 kilometers and a 1,500-kilogram warhead, the official IRNA news agency reported on May 25. Iran has expanded its missile program, particularly its ballistic missiles, despite opposition from the United States and expressions of concern by European countries. Tehran says the program is purely defensive and is for deterrence purposes. To read the original story by Reuters, click here.