projectiles
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The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, a paramilitary arm of the regime, has mostly used one-way drones or other short-range projectiles launched from fastboats or from the coastline.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 18, 2026
Tasnim reported that one of its correspondents had reported that locations around the island "were struck by projectiles from the American enemy".
From Barron's ● Jul. 17, 2026
The high ground overlooks the area of Nabatieh and was used in past wars to fire projectiles at Israel, military says.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 31, 2026
BBC Verify analysis shows key characteristics of the vessel in the footage match with Barakah, a Liberian-flagged tanker which reported being struck by unknown projectiles in early May, according to the ship's operators.
From BBC ● May 21, 2026
“So I hear you’re launching projectiles now,” he said.
From "The Stars Beneath Our Feet" by David Barclay Moore
