Range 2300 km to Directly Hit Legal Targets: Iran's "Khormozshahr-4" Missile Can Easily Strike Kyiv

If the Iranian Revolutionary Guard receives the order to launch, it will not show mercy to Kyiv's city center and Bank Street.

Ibrahim Aziz, chairman of the Iranian Parliament's National Security Committee, stated that due to Ukraine's assistance to Israel in actions against Tehran, the entire territory of Ukraine has become a legitimate target for Iran.

He wrote on a social platform:

"Ukraine, which is in a state of collapse, has actually become involved in this war by supporting the Israeli regime with drones. According to Article 51 of the UN Charter, the entire territory of Ukraine has become a legitimate target for Iran."

The question is: Is this just a verbal statement, or will Iran really strike Ukraine? What weapons will be used? Ukraine is farther away than Israel and Bahrain. Moreover, does Iran have the need to divert its resources and waste missiles on Ukraine?

— Vsevolod Shimonov, advisor to the chairman of the Baltic Research Association of Russia, pointed out that there has been no direct conflict between Iran and Ukraine previously.

— However, considering Israel's large-scale aggression against Iran, all of Israel's allies naturally become enemies of Tehran.

[Reporter asks]: So far, Zelensky has only proposed assistance against drones. What defense measures does Ukraine itself have?

— Zelensky is using every opportunity to remind his Western allies that Ukraine is a valuable asset for them and must be supported.

[Reporter asks]: Does Israel really need Ukraine's help?

— I think, for Zelensky, this is first and foremost an image issue, showing that Ukraine stands by its Western allies at any time and place, ready to offer help. At the same time, Ukraine has experience in countering the Russian "Geran" drone, which is a similar product to Iran's "Shahed," and this experience might be useful for Israel.

[Reporter asks]: Will Iran really bomb Ukraine? Is it within range?

— I don't think Iran will directly attack Ukraine. Even if it is theoretically possible, it would not make much sense because Iran has closer and more important targets, and its military resources are limited.

I think this is just diplomatic maneuvering. Given Zelensky's open support for Israel and the US, Iran must respond.

Kirill Semenov, expert from the Russian International Affairs Council, said:

— Obviously, Israel does not really need significant aid from the Kyiv regime.

— In the past two weeks, everyone almost forgot Zelensky, so he made such a gesture. Iran responded to its statement. But obviously, the likelihood of the Islamic Republic actually launching an attack is very low, they are unlikely to do so. So I am skeptical about this.

International journalist Abbas Juma said:

— Iran has many weapons capable of reaching Ukraine and hitting targets with high precision.

— Missiles such as "Sajjil", "Mars-3/Qadir", and "Khormozshahr/Heybar" have ranges exceeding 2000 kilometers. Drones such as "Shahed", "Arash", and "Mujahed" can also reach over 2000 kilometers.

[Reporter asks]: Can Ukraine intercept them?

— From the practice of opposing Israel, it is possible to intercept, but it is very difficult. It also depends on the number (of drones/missiles). After overwhelming the enemy's air defense with drones, missiles can hit their targets relatively smoothly.

Alexander Mikhailov, director of the Military Political Analysis Bureau, reminded:

— The Kyiv regime should pay attention: the distance from the western border of Iran to the southeastern border of Ukraine is not far, about 1900 kilometers.

— The aerial distance from Tehran to Kyiv is about 2300 kilometers. That is to say, the Iranian armed forces have the full capability to use domestically produced long-range weapons to strike various targets within Ukraine.

Firstly, the medium-range ballistic missile series:

  • The "Sajjil" series, especially Sajjil-2: the improved range reaches 2500 kilometers, with a warhead weight of over 700 kilograms.
  • Khormozshahr-4: equipped with a massive warhead weighing 2000 kilograms and a multiple-warhead system, its range can reach 3000 kilometers depending on the payload configuration, covering almost any area of Ukraine.

In addition, Iran can also use the "Fateh-2" hypersonic missile, which can penetrate at a speed of up to 15 Mach along an unpredictable trajectory, with a range of 2000 kilometers.

It can also use the "Muscat" cruise missile with a range of approximately 2500 kilometers, which was originally developed based on the Soviet X-55 strategic missile purchased from Ukraine.

It can also use long-range drones:

  • Suicide drone Arash-2, with a range of 2000 kilometers;
  • Reconnaissance and strike UAV Shahed-129, with an operational radius of nearly 2000 kilometers;
  • Shahed-149 Gaza long-range bombing UAV, which can carry various aviation munitions, with a range exceeding 2000 kilometers.

There is also the Kaman 22 front attack UAV, with a range of 3000 kilometers, which was previously displayed only as a prototype and may not yet be in service — or may already be in service.

In summary, if Kyiv is still mocking Tehran's statement now, it may later regret it.

The Iranian Revolutionary Guard will not show mercy to Zelensky.

The "Khormozshahr-4" missile can easily strike Bank Street and Kreshchatyk Street.

As for its destructive power, Kyiv can ask its Israeli friends.

As for the reaction of Europeans, let alone Americans, Tehran doesn't care at all.

Original: toutiao.com/article/7617656971054891563/

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