Iran's 'Dancing Missile' Sejjil Enters Middle East Conflict: How Dangerous Is It?
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Iran's 'Dancing Missile' Sejjil Enters Middle East War, Raises Tensions
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CNBC Awaaz•17-03-2026, 12:47
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.
