Iran deploys long-range Khaybar missiles as US urges negotiations

According to a Wall Street Journal report citing U.S. officials, Iran has been using its Khaybar ballistic missiles – cheap, agile weapons with a range of about 900 miles – in recent attacks on U.S. bases in the region. Analysts note the missiles can be quickly prepared on trucks, employ varied flight paths and speeds, and feature maneuvering capabilities that complicate U.S. air‑defense detection and interception.

U.S. President Donald Trump said negotiations with Tehran are continuing and that the United States has not yet decided on launching a larger, more extensive strike. He reiterated a preference for a diplomatic solution, describing the option of further talks as a "more prudent strategy" while acknowledging that the U.S. military has continued limited strikes against Iranian targets.

The dual focus on Iran’s missile deployment and the ongoing diplomatic overtures highlights the heightened tension and uncertainty surrounding the current U.S.–Iran confrontation.