The ongoing conflict between Iran and Israel has escalated significantly with Tehran's use of hypersonic Fattah-1 missiles against Israel. The missile attacks came as the Islamic nation launched 'Operation Honest Promise 3' against Israel, marking an intensified new phase of retaliation in the ongoing Middle East hostilities.
As the Israel-Iran conflict entered its sixth day, Iran's Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, on Wednesday issued a battle cry, calling for "no mercy" against the Zionists. Khamenei's big warning came after Iran's Revolutionary Guard Corps on Wednesday said that hypersonic missiles had been used during their latest attack on Israel.
This is not the first time that these weapons have been used by Iran. During its Operation True Promise II against Israel in October 2024, Iran had used the Fattah-1 missiles.
What Are Fattah-1 Hypersonic Missiles?
Hypersonic missiles can travel at speeds over Mach 5 or five times the speed of sound (approximately 6,100 kilometres per hour). They manoeuvre within Earth's atmosphere and are difficult to detect and intercept. They are different from the traditional ballistic missiles, which also reach hypersonic speeds but follow predictable paths.
Unveiled in 2023 and named by Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei, Iran's Fattah-1 hypersonic, highly advanced missile is built to bypass advanced defences like Israel's Iron Dome. The missile, 12 metres in length, has a range of up to 1,400 kilometres. It can also carry 200 kilograms of explosives. Fattah-1 is equipped with a hypersonic glide vehicle (HGV) warhead and can travel at speeds of up to 17,900 kilometres per hour.
Israel-Iran Conflict
The latest wave of attacks between the two nations was first triggered when Israel launched Operation ‘Rising Lion' on June 13. “Moments ago, Israel launched Operation 'Rising Lion', a targeted military operation to roll back the Iranian threat to Israel's very survival,” Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu said in a post on X.
Moments ago, Israel launched Operation “Rising Lion”, a targeted military operation to roll back the Iranian threat to Israel's very survival.
June 13, 2025
This operation will continue for as many days as it takes to remove this threat.
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Statement by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu: pic.twitter.com/XgUTy90g1SWhile the United States has denied any part in Israel's bombing campaign, President Donald Trump has demanded Iran's "unconditional surrender.” On Tuesday, he also warned Tehran that the US' patience was wearing thin.
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