Kheibar Shekan Evades U.S. Air Defenses

Iran appears to have fielded a mobile, solid‑fuel ballistic missile (the Kheibar Shekan) with satellite guidance and a maneuverable terminal warhead that can alter its descent and reportedly strike within roughly 10 meters of a target. Its mobility, shorter launch detectability window, and resistance to jamming and interceptor barrages make it harder to pre‑empt and raise risks to U.S. bases and regional targets across the Middle East. — If confirmed and widespread, the missile forces a rethink of regional deterrence, U.S. force posture, missile‑defense investments, and escalation management with Iran and its partners.