Iran's 'Dancing Missile' Sejjil Enters Middle East War, Raises Tensions

• Iran has reportedly deployed its advanced Sejjil ballistic missile for the first time in the ongoing Middle East conflict, targeting Israeli and American bases.
• The Sejjil, also known as Sajjil or Ashura, is a 2-stage solid-fuel medium-range ballistic missile with a range of up to 2000 km and a 700 kg payload capacity.
• Dubbed the 'Dancing Missile' due to its ability to change direction in high-altitude flight, it is believed to be capable of evading defense systems like Israel's Iron Dome.
• Unlike liquid-fueled predecessors, Sejjil's solid propellant allows for quicker launch, easier storage, and greater deployment flexibility, reducing vulnerability.
• Developed since the 1990s and tested extensively, the Sejjil has reappeared in Iran's strategic arsenal, with potential future versions like Sejjil-3 boasting a 4000 km range.