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Iran’s Revolutionary Guard Media Highlights Arsenal Capable of Striking Israel

The Permanent Exhibition of Ballistic Missiles belonging to the Revolutionary Guard in Tehran, Iran (Fars News Agency)
The Permanent Exhibition of Ballistic Missiles belonging to the Revolutionary Guard in Tehran, Iran (Fars News Agency)
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Iran’s Revolutionary Guard Media Highlights Arsenal Capable of Striking Israel

The Permanent Exhibition of Ballistic Missiles belonging to the Revolutionary Guard in Tehran, Iran (Fars News Agency)
The Permanent Exhibition of Ballistic Missiles belonging to the Revolutionary Guard in Tehran, Iran (Fars News Agency)

As tensions rise between Iran and Israel following the killing of Iranian Revolutionary Guard leaders in Syria, a Tehran newspaper, “Hamshahri,” showcased nine Iranian ballistic missiles, claiming they could target Israel.

However, it’s unclear if they’re ready for deployment.

The newspaper’s report is part of a broader media push by the Revolutionary Guard, amid threats from Iranian officials of retaliating against Israel.

Hamshahri’s editorial team, now aligned with the hardline Revolutionary Guard, reflects a shift from its previous reformist stance.

Iranian authorities vow a response to Israel, though it’s uncertain if they’ll launch missiles from their territory.

Iran has previously attacked Syria, Iraq, and Pakistan with missiles and drones.

If Iran attacks Israel, it would be the first test of Israel’s defenses against Iran’s claimed “deterrent” ballistic missiles.

These missiles range from 1,400 km to 2,500 km. Some are in use, while others, like the supersonic “Fateh-2” showcased last November, are yet to be deployed.

It appears that the Fateh-2 missile is still in the production phase and hasn’t been tested yet. It might take years before it’s ready for mass production.

Iran hasn’t revealed the exact specifications of the Fateh-2 missile as of last November.

However, according to Hamshahri, it’s believed to have a range of up to 1,400 km.

In June, Iran’s Revolutionary Guard revealed the “Fateh-1” missile, reaching 1,400 km. It’s unclear if it’s been tested.

Hamshahri listed various missiles: Khormashahr 4 (2,000 km), Sejjil (2,500 km), Qasem Soleimani (1,400 km), Qadr (1,950 km), Emad (1,700 km), and Shahab 3 (2,000 km) fueled by liquid.

The Sejjil ballistic missile was first tested in 2008, reaching 2,000 km with a two-stage design and solid fuel.

Khormashahr and Qassem Soleimani missiles joined service last August. President Ebrahim Raisi ordered arming both units in the Guards and Army.

Iran unveiled the fourth-gen Khormashahr missile in 2016, tested in January 2017, drawing criticism for violating Resolution 2231.

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UN: Record 281 Aid Workers Killed in 2024

The UN agency for Palestinian refugees has seen more than 200 staff killed since the Gaza war began. Eyad BABA / AFP/File
The UN agency for Palestinian refugees has seen more than 200 staff killed since the Gaza war began. Eyad BABA / AFP/File
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UN: Record 281 Aid Workers Killed in 2024

The UN agency for Palestinian refugees has seen more than 200 staff killed since the Gaza war began. Eyad BABA / AFP/File
The UN agency for Palestinian refugees has seen more than 200 staff killed since the Gaza war began. Eyad BABA / AFP/File

A staggering 281 aid workers have been killed around the world so far this year, making 2024 the deadliest year for humanitarians, the UN aid chief said Friday.
"Humanitarian workers are being killed at an unprecedented rate, their courage and humanity being met with bullets and bombs," said Tom Fletcher, the United Nations' new under-secretary-general for humanitarian affairs and emergency relief coordinator.
With more than a month left to go of 2024, the "grim milestone was reached", he said, after 280 humanitarians were killed across 33 countries during all of 2023.
"This violence is unconscionable and devastating to aid operations," Fletcher said.
Israel's devastating war in Gaza was driving up the numbers, his office said, with 333 aid workers killed there -- most from the UN agency supporting Palestinian refugees, UNRWA -- since Hamas's October 7, 2023 attacks, which sparked the war, AFP reported.
"States and parties to conflict must protect humanitarians, uphold international law, prosecute those responsible, and call time on this era of impunity," Fletcher said.
Aid workers were subject to kidnappings, injuries, harassment and arbitrary detention in a range of countries, his office said, including Afghanistan, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Sudan, and Ukraine.
The majority of deaths involve local staff working with non-governmental organizations, UN agencies and the Red Cross Red Crescent movement, Fletcher's office said.
"Violence against humanitarian personnel is part of a broader trend of harm to civilians in conflict zones," it warned.
"Last year, more than 33,000 civilian deaths were recorded in 14 armed conflicts -- a staggering 72 per cent increase from 2022."
The UN Security Council adopted a resolution last May in response to the surging violence and threats against aid workers.
The text called for recommendations from the UN chief -- set to be presented at a council meeting next week -- on measures to prevent and respond to such incidents and to increase protection for humanitarian staff and accountability for abuses.