Missile Sejjil

First successfully tested in 2008, the Sejil is considered an indigenous development, showing little resemblance to foreign missile technologies. This independent design demonstrates a notable leap in multistage missile development, signaling progress toward future intercontinental ballistic missile capabilities.

The Sejil is a two-stage, surface-to-surface missile propelled by composite solid fuel. This propulsion system provides a critical tactical advantage, as it allows for a much shorter launch preparation time, thereby reducing vulnerability to preemptive strikes. The missile can deliver a substantial conventional warhead with a high degree of accuracy and possesses an operational range sufficient to reach targets across the Middle East and into southeastern Europe. Unlike earlier systems limited to vertical launches, the Sejil can be fired at a variable angle, increasing its operational flexibility. While the Sejil-1 is the baseline two-stage model, it is unclear if the Sejil-2 designation refers to a distinct variant or simply a later series of tests.

The Sejil is operated from a mobile launch platform. The ability to disperse and relocate launchers makes the system difficult to target and destroy before launch. In service since at least 2014, the missile system is an integral part of Iran's deterrent posture, offering a swift retaliatory strike capability. Its rapid flight time is a key feature, with claims suggesting it can reach regional capitals in a matter of minutes.