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strikeSep 2, 2026

What is Iran’s Castle Breaker missile, used against US bases?

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Kheibar Shekan, Iran's medium-range missile, is said to play a pivotal role in escalating US-Israel tensions.

Source: Al Jazeera — Read the full report

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