Iran has announced its intention to test its newest ballistic missile, the Khorramshahr-5, sparking concern across the international community. The news was shared by official Iranian sources, citing statements from the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC). The missile features formidable specifications: a range of up to 12,000 kilometers and a warhead weighing approximately two tons. According to Iranian military officials, the system is capable of striking heavily fortified targets, including underground bunkers and reinforced facilities.
Iranian experts claim that the Khorramshahr-5 surpasses the U.S.-made GBU-57 Massive Ordnance Penetrator in destructive capability. The GBU-57, deployed by stealth B-2 Spirit bombers, is one of the most powerful non-nuclear bombs in the American arsenal and can penetrate up to 60 meters of reinforced concrete. However, Iranian developers assert that their missile offers even greater penetrating power and precision, making it a serious threat to the world’s most secure military installations.
The test launch is expected to take place in the coming weeks, amid escalating regional tensions fueled by recent military clashes. Tehran maintains that the missile program is strictly defensive in nature and poses no threat to peaceful nations. Nevertheless, Western governments have already voiced concerns, viewing the development as a potential breach of international agreements. A formal response from the United States and its allies is anticipated soon, particularly in light of recent U.S. airstrikes involving the use of penetrating munitions against Iranian-linked targets.
