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Express Tribune
2 hours ago
- Politics
- Express Tribune
Fattah-1 explained: How Iran's hypersonic missile could spell trouble for Israel's iron dome in Iranian Israeli conflict
Iran's reported use of its hypersonic Fattah-1 missile has brought renewed attention to a weapon designed to challenge conventional missile defence systems, as the war between Iran and Israel escalates. What is the Fattah 1? Unveiled in 2023 and named by Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, the Fattah-1 is Iran's first hypersonic missile. According to Iranian sources, it is capable of travelling at Mach 5 — five times the speed of sound — and includes a manoeuvrable reentry vehicle, allowing it to change course during flight. Threat to Israeli missile defences These features are designed to help evade interception by systems such as Israel's Iron Dome and Arrow missile defences. The Fattah-1 runs on solid fuel, has a reported range of up to 1,400 kilometres, and uses a single-stage propulsion system. Iranian officials have called the missile an 'Israel-striker', and a banner displayed at its unveiling in Tehran read, '400 seconds to Tel Aviv' in Hebrew. Turning point in warfare This week's launch marks the first publicly acknowledged use of the Fattah-1. Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) confirmed its use through a press release on June 18. Fabian Hinz, a researcher at the International Institute for Strategic Studies, told CNN the missile's design likely incorporates a reentry vehicle with manoeuvrability, enhancing its evasion capacity. Hypersonic weapons are notoriously difficult to detect and intercept. Unlike traditional ballistic missiles, which follow predictable trajectories, hypersonic glide vehicles can veer mid-course, leaving defence systems with limited response windows. The broader implications of Fattah-1 being used are significant. If the Fattah-1 demonstrates operational reliability, it may compel Israel to reassess the effectiveness of its missile shield. It also signals Iran's intent to firmly respond to Israel's unprovoked attacks. Hostilities intensify Reports coming from Israel suggests the country is running low on interceptors, further suggesting Iran's stronghold in the conflict. As of June 18, the ongoing Israel-Iran exchange has resulted in over 200 deaths across both countries, with hundreds more injured. Iran's military has vowed additional retaliation, while US officials monitor the situation closely after President Donald Trump demanded Iran's 'unconditional surrender.' While the long-term impact of the Fattah-1 remains uncertain, its emergence underscores the evolving nature of modern missile warfare and the growing complexity of Middle Eastern security dynamics.
The National
5 hours ago
- Politics
- The National
Iran fires hypersonic missiles at Israel as war enters sixth day
Iran said it fired hypersonic missiles at Israel on Wednesday morning after its capital, Tehran, endured a heavy night of bombing. As the conflict enters a sixth day, US President Donald Trump has again insisted that Washington is playing no part in Israel's bombing campaign. In Tehran, explosions were heard early on Wednesday as Israeli air strikes intensified. Iranian state media reported explosions ricocheting in the Piroozi, Sabalan and Sayyad areas of the city. In retaliation, Iran told residents of Tel Aviv to prepare for an attack, with the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps claiming its hypersonic Fattah-1 missiles were 'repeatedly shaking the shelters' in the commercial hub of the Israeli city. 'The 11th wave of the proud Operation Honest Promise 3 using Fattah-1 missiles' was carried out, the Guards said in a statement broadcast on state television. Hypersonic missiles travel at more than five times the speed of sound and can manoeuvre mid-flight, making them harder to track and intercept. Iran also sent a 'swarm of drones' towards Israel, where the army said it intercepted two over the Dead Sea area. Iran has not been publishing regular death tolls from the conflict and according to its last update, issued on Monday, 224 people have been killed and 1,277 others wounded. Iran has retaliated against Israel's air strike campaign by launching some 400 missiles and hundreds of drones at Israel. So far, 24 people have been killed in Israel since the conflict started on Friday. German Chancellor Friedrich Merz told the public broadcaster ZDF that if Iran doesn't return to the negotiating table, then 'the complete destruction of Iran's nuclear programme may be on the agenda'. Iran had been negotiating a nuclear deal with the US for two months before Israel launched its assault. The talks, now suspended, were about curbing Tehran's atomic programme, which it insists is for peaceful purposes, in return for sanctions relief. Mr Trump said on Tuesday in a post on social media that 'we now have complete and total control of the skies over Iran', crediting US military equipment for helping Israel gain air superiority.
Al Bawaba
6 hours ago
- Politics
- Al Bawaba
Iran uses Fattah-1 missiles for the first time in war with Israel
Published June 18th, 2025 - 07:08 GMT ALBAWABA - The Iranian Revolutionary Guard (IRGC) confirmed that it has used "Fattah-1" hypersonic ballistic missiles for the first time in the attack against Israel, in a message of defiance to US President Donald Trump. Also Read Iran to reopen airspace for civil flights today Nonetheless, Israeli media reported, after midnight on Tuesday-Wednesday, that several Iranian missiles fell on Israel after defenses failed to intercept them, causing fires and damage to one building. At 00:35 local time (GMT+3), the Israeli army announced in a statement: "Alerts were activated in several areas within the country after missiles were detected launched from Iran towards Israeli territory." 🚨 This is Iran's Fattah Hypersonic Missile — used in strikes on Israel. With a range of 1,400 km and speeds up to Mach 15, it can hit targets like Tel Aviv in under 4 minutes, too fast for most missile defense systems to intercept — Defence Index (@Defence_Index) June 15, 2025 What do we know about the "Fattah-1" missile? Fattah-1 is a hypersonic ballistic missile that is designed to be able to avoid the most advanced defence systems, including the Iron Dome and Arrow. IRGC said on Wednesday that the 11th wave of the proud Operation Honest Promise 3 was carried out "using Fattah-1 missiles". It has a range of 1,400 km. The Fattah-1 was named by the Iranian army the "Israel-striker". When it was first uncovered in 2023, a large banner was hung in Tehran with a message in Hebrew that read, "400 seconds to Tel Aviv". © 2000 - 2025 Al Bawaba (
News24
8 hours ago
- Politics
- News24
‘He is an easy target': Trump threatens Iran supreme leader, demands surrender in Israel war
US President Donald Trump demanded Iran's surrender. Iran claimed to have fired hypersonic missiles at Israel. World powers have scrambled to prevent the conflict from spiralling. Iran claimed early on Wednesday to have fired hypersonic missiles at Israel in the latest round of overnight strikes between the archfoes, hours after Donald Trump demanded the Islamic republic's 'unconditional surrender'. The US president insists Washington has played no part in ally Israel's bombing campaign, but also warned Iran his patience is wearing thin as the conflict enters a sixth day. Israeli warplanes targeted the Iranian capital before dawn on Wednesday after the military issued a warning on social media for civilians in an area known as District 18 to evacuate. Iranian state media reported explosions ricocheting in the Piroozi, Sabalan and Sayyad areas of Tehran. In retaliation, Iran told residents of Tel Aviv to prepare for an attack, with the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps claiming its hypersonic Fattah-1 missiles were 'repeatedly shaking the shelters' in the commercial hub. 'The 11th wave of the proud Operation Honest Promise 3 using Fattah-1 missiles' was carried out, the Guards said in a statement broadcast on state television. Hypersonic missiles travel at more than five times the speed of sound and can manoeuvre mid-flight, making them harder to track and intercept. Iran also sent a 'swarm of drones' toward Israel, where the army said it intercepted two over the Dead Sea area. World powers have scrambled for an offramp, hoping to prevent the conflict from spiralling into a region-engulfing war. In separate phone calls with his Iranian counterpart and US envoy Steve Witkoff on Tuesday night, Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty urged a diplomatic solution. Trump fuelled speculation about American intervention when he made a hasty exit from the G7 summit in Canada, where the leaders of the club of wealthy democracies jointly called for a ceasefire. Back in Washington on Tuesday, Trump demanded the Islamic republic's 'unconditional surrender'. He also boasted that the US could easily assassinate Iran's supreme leader. 'We know exactly where the so-called 'Supreme Leader' is hiding. He is an easy target, but is safe there - We are not going to take him out (kill!), at least not for now,' Trump wrote on his Truth Social platform. He met with his National Security Council to discuss the conflict, ending after an hour and 20 minutes with no immediate public statement. Atta Kenare/AFP While he has repeatedly vowed to avoid wading into the 'forever wars' of the Middle East, Trump ordered the USS Nimitz aircraft carrier to the region along with a number of US military aircraft. US officials stressed he has not yet made a decision about any intervention. Despite international alarm, neither side has backed off from the long-range blitz that began on Friday, when Israel launched an unprecedented bombing campaign targeting Iranian nuclear and military facilities. Israel claims its attacks have killed senior Iranian commander Ali Shadmani as well as his predecessor, Gholam Ali Rashid. Residential areas in both countries have suffered deadly strikes since the fighting broke out, and foreign governments have scrambled to evacuate their citizens. More than 700 foreigners living in Iran have crossed into neighbouring Azerbaijan and Armenia since Israel launched its campaign, according to government figures. Among those evacuated were citizens of Russia, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan and Uzbekistan, along with others from Germany, Spain, Italy, Serbia, Romania, Portugal, the US, the United Arab Emirates, China and Vietnam, a government source told AFP. The US said it was closing its embassy in Jerusalem until Friday amid the growing conflict, but there was no announcement about helping Americans leave the 'crisis area'. Fearing violence, many residents of Tehran have fled. On Tuesday, long queues stretched outside bakeries and petrol stations as people rushed to stock up on fuel and basic supplies. A cyberattack on Tuesday crippled Sepah Bank, one of Iran's main state-owned banks, the Fars news agency reported. AFP With air raid sirens regularly screaming over Tel Aviv, some people relocated to an underground parking lot below a shopping mall. 'We've decided to permanently set camp here until it's all clear, I guess,' Mali Papirany, 30, told AFP. After decades of enmity and a prolonged shadow war, Israel said its surprise air campaign was aimed at preventing Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons - an ambition Tehran denies. Iranian media reported several explosions on Tuesday in the central city of Isfahan, home to nuclear facilities. The UN's nuclear watchdog said there appeared to have been 'direct impacts on the underground enrichment halls' at Iran's Natanz facility. Israel has maintained ambiguity regarding its own atomic activities, but the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI) says it has 90 nuclear conflict derailed a running series of nuclear talks between Tehran and Washington, with Iran saying after the start of Israel's campaign that it would not negotiate with the US while under attack. French President Emmanuel Macron said Trump had a critical role to play in restarting diplomacy with Iran, where attempts at regime change would bring 'chaos'. China accused Trump of 'pouring oil' on the conflict, while Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan accused Israeli leader Benjamin Netanyahu of being 'the biggest threat to the security of the region'. Since Friday, at least 24 people have been killed in Israel and hundreds wounded, according to Netanyahu's office. Iran said on Sunday that Israeli strikes had killed at least 224 people, including military commanders, nuclear scientists and civilians. It has not issued an updated toll since then.
Al Arabiya
10 hours ago
- Politics
- Al Arabiya
Iran says hypersonic missiles fired at Israel as Trump demands ‘unconditional surrender'
Iran claimed early Wednesday to have fired hypersonic missiles at Israel in the latest round of overnight strikes between the archfoes, hours after Donald Trump demanded the Islamic republic's 'unconditional surrender.' The US president insists Washington has played no part in ally Israel's bombing campaign, but also warned Iran his patience is wearing thin as the conflict enters a sixth day. Israeli warplanes targeted the Iranian capital before dawn Wednesday after the military issued a warning on social media for civilians in an area known as District 18 to evacuate. Iranian state media reported explosions ricocheting in the Piroozi, Sabalan and Sayyad areas of Tehran. In retaliation, Iran told residents of Tel Aviv to prepare for an attack, with the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps claiming its hypersonic Fattah-1 missiles were 'repeatedly shaking the shelters' in the commercial hub. 'The 11th wave of the proud Operation Honest Promise 3 using Fattah-1 missiles' was carried out, the Guards said in a statement broadcast on state television. Hypersonic missiles travel at more than five times the speed of sound and can maneuver mid-flight, making them harder to track and intercept. Iran also sent a 'swarm of drones' toward Israel, where the army said it intercepted two over the Dead Sea area. World powers have scrambled for an offramp, hoping to prevent the conflict from spiraling into a region-engulfing war. In separate phone calls with his Iranian counterpart and US envoy Steve Witkoff on Tuesday night, Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty urged a diplomatic solution. Trump fueled speculation about American intervention when he made a hasty exit from the G7 summit in Canada, where the leaders of the club of wealthy democracies jointly called for a ceasefire. Back in Washington on Tuesday, Trump demanded the Islamic republic's 'unconditional surrender.' He also boasted that the United States could easily assassinate Iran's supreme leader. 'We know exactly where the so-called 'Supreme Leader' is hiding. He is an easy target, but is safe there — We are not going to take him out (kill!), at least not for now,' Trump wrote on his Truth Social platform. He met with his National Security Council to discuss the conflict, ending after an hour and 20 minutes with no immediate public statement. While he has repeatedly vowed to avoid wading into the 'forever wars' of the Middle East, Trump ordered the USS Nimitz aircraft carrier to the region along with a number of US military aircraft. US officials stressed he has not yet made a decision about any intervention. Evacuations Despite international alarm, neither side has backed off from the long-range blitz that began Friday, when Israel launched an unprecedented bombing campaign targeting Iranian nuclear and military facilities. Israel claims its attacks have killed senior Iranian commander Ali Shadmani as well as his predecessor, Gholam Ali Rashid. Residential areas in both countries have suffered deadly strikes since the fighting broke out, and foreign governments have scrambled to evacuate their citizens. More than 700 foreigners living in Iran have crossed into neighboring Azerbaijan and Armenia since Israel launched its campaign, according to government figures. Among those evacuated were citizens of Russia, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan and Uzbekistan, along with others from Germany, Spain, Italy, Serbia, Romania, Portugal, the United States, the United Arab Emirates, China and Vietnam, a government source told AFP. The United States said it was closing its embassy in Jerusalem until Friday amid the growing conflict, but there was no announcement about helping Americans leave the 'crisis area.' Fearing violence, many residents of Tehran have fled. On Tuesday, long queues stretched outside bakeries and petrol stations as people rushed to stock up on fuel and basic supplies. A cyberattack on Tuesday crippled Sepah Bank, one of Iran's main state-owned banks, the Fars news agency reported. With air raid sirens regularly screaming over Tel Aviv, some people relocated to an underground parking lot below a shopping mall. 'We've decided to permanently set camp here until it's all clear, I guess,' Mali Papirany, 30, told AFP. Nuclear facilities After decades of enmity and a prolonged shadow war, Israel said its surprise air campaign was aimed at preventing Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons — an ambition Tehran denies. Iranian media reported several explosions Tuesday in the central city of Isfahan, home to nuclear facilities. The UN's nuclear watchdog said there appeared to have been 'direct impacts on the underground enrichment halls' at Iran's Natanz facility. Israel has maintained ambiguity regarding its own atomic activities, but the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI) says it has 90 nuclear warheads. The conflict derailed a running series of nuclear talks between Tehran and Washington, with Iran saying after the start of Israel's campaign that it would not negotiate with the United States while under attack. French President Emmanuel Macron said Trump had a critical role to play in restarting diplomacy with Iran, where attempts at regime change would bring 'chaos.' China accused Trump of 'pouring oil' on the conflict, while Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan accused Israeli leader Benjamin Netanyahu of being 'the biggest threat to the security of the region.' Since Friday, at least 24 people have been killed in Israel and hundreds wounded, according to Netanyahu's office. Iran said on Sunday that Israeli strikes had killed at least 224 people, including military commanders, nuclear scientists and civilians. It has not issued an updated toll since then.
