Khamenei's representative in Khuzestan, Mohammad Nabi Mousavifard, claimed Friday that Iran is preparing to extend its ballistic missile range to 15,000 kilometers, enabling strikes on the US mainland. The claim, reported by an Iranian the source, follows previous Iranian boasts about reaching 3,000 and 6,000 km. It is unverified and comes from a single source.
The claim, attributed to a senior Iranian cleric, signals a dramatic escalation in rhetoric as the US-Iran military confrontation continues. In recent weeks, The Zioneer has reported on similar claims by IRGC officials, including a July 11 statement that Iranian missiles had surpassed 3,000 km range and would soon reach 6,000 km. The current claim of 15,000 km would, if realized, represent a fivefold increase over the previously stated ambition. There is no independent verification of the technical capability or timeline. The ongoing US air campaign against Iranian targets, including strikes on Ahvaz, has been accompanied by a series of Iranian threats to expand the range and scope of retaliatory capabilities.
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