Lebanon: Iranian missile was not intended for Lebanese territory, according to army

The Lebanese army has assured that the Iranian missile that exploded over Lebanon on Tuesday was not intended for the country, dispelling fears of a direct strike on its territory. In a statement published on X, the Lebanese Armed Forces (LAF) said that an analysis of the debris found identified a guided ballistic missile of Iranian manufacture called Qader-110, measuring approximately 16 meters and with an estimated range of 2,000 kilometers. The missile also contained several small submunitions.

According to the army, the explosion occurred at a high altitude, suggesting that the intended target was outside Lebanese territory. However, military authorities clarify that they are unable to determine whether the missile was intercepted in flight or if it suffered a technical failure.

Two Lebanese sources also told the Reuters agency that the missile may have been neutralized by a “foreign military ship,” a formulation that appears to refer to the United States, present in the eastern Mediterranean. This hypothesis has not been officially confirmed. Context: The article discusses the Lebanese army’s analysis of an Iranian missile that exploded over Lebanon and clarifies that it was not intended for the country. Fact Check: The mention of a “foreign military ship” possibly neutralizing the missile is still unconfirmed.