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Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has announced the lifting of its self-imposed 2,000-kilometer limit on the range of its ballistic missiles, raising concerns about the potential for longer-range missile capabilities. IRGC spokesman Gen. Hossein Mohebbi confirmed the policy change, stating that Iran would demonstrate its capabilities in practice rather than making further statements. The announcement follows a warning from Iran's Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Mojtaba Khomeini, that any threat from the United States or Israel would be met with a response without geographical limits. While Iran is not currently known to possess ballistic missiles with ranges exceeding 2,000 kilometers, U.S. officials have warned that technology developed through Iran's space program could potentially be adapted for intercontinental ballistic missiles.
The IRGC's announcement comes amid heightened tensions between Iran and the United States, with U.S. President Donald Trump considering additional military strikes against Iran. Diplomatic efforts to address Iran's nuclear program and reopen the Strait of Hormuz are ongoing, but both sides continue to signal their readiness for further confrontation.
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