The Economic Times

What is Blue Sparrow? The missile from space reportedly used in Iran strike and how it works

Ali Khamenei was killed on February 28, 2026, in a joint US-Israeli military strike targeting senior Iranian leadership. Israel reportedly used an advanced missile from space called the Blue Sparrow, capable of striking targets up to 2,000 kilometers away. The operation also resulted in the deaths of over 40 senior Iranian officials.