Iran has openly released dramatic footage of its Khorramshahr‑4 ballistic missile — one of Tehran’s most powerful medium‑range missiles — as tensions with the United States continue to rise. The video, widely shared on state‑linked channels, was clearly intended as a signal to U.S. naval forces, including the USS Abraham Lincoln and USS Gerald R. Ford aircraft carriers now operating near the Persian Gulf. The Khorramshahr‑4, with an estimated range of around 2,000 km and a heavy payload, places key U.S. bases and naval assets in the region within potential striking distance, underscoring Iran’s evolving deterrence doctrine. Iranian officials frame the display as defensive, but analysts warn the provocative video reflects Iran’s willingness to flex military capabilities amid ongoing strategic rivalry with Washington.

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