Iran Uses Advanced Khaibar Shekan Missile in Deadly Strike on Jordanian Base
How 2 Israeli newsrooms covered this story — translated into English and compared side by side.
First reported by Mako · 5 hours ago
What happened
Iran used its advanced Khaibar Shekan ballistic missile in a deadly strike on a Jordanian base, killing three US soldiers. The missile, operational since 2022 with a 1,500 km range, was part of a series of attacks demonstrating Iran's maintained missile capabilities despite prior US and Israeli strikes. The Pentagon confirmed two additional US soldier deaths linked to Iranian attacks, while US officials suspect Russian and Chinese support for Iran's operations.
- 01Iran used the advanced Khaibar Shekan missile in a deadly strike on a Jordanian base.
- 02The missile has a range of at least 1,500 km and entered service in 2022.
- 03Three US soldiers died in the Jordan attack, including Sergeant Angel Rampersad.
- 04Sergeant Michael Swinton died in Iraq from an Iranian drone explosion.
- 05US Defense Secretary acknowledged possible Russian and Chinese support for Iran.
- 06Iran's missile capabilities remain strong despite prior US and Israeli attacks.
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