Fisherman sees the attack as a sign of underestimated abilities. Short- and medium-range ballistic missiles have a range of up to 5,500 kilometers. Until now, however, it had been assumed that Iran could only fire systems with a range of up to around 3,000 kilometers.

“We have no idea how much Tehran still has out of it”

In an interview with FOCUS, Fischer warns against hasty conclusions: “This surprise effect also means that we can’t even imagine how much of it (Iran, editor’s note) still has. But there is a strong assumption in relevant circles that it is Kind of prototype acted.”

The Iran apparently have the “basic ability” to achieve such reach. Fischer continued: “How many carriers, i.e. rocket systems, he has to be able to do that again is very questionable.” In addition, “Iran has given up the element of surprise. It was here and that was an incredible signal politically.”

Fischer: Germany not threatened

Fischer does not currently see a direct threat to Germany and urges prudence: “We should really, really turn down the panic screw here too.” Iran has technical capabilities, but is pursuing a regional strategy. An attack on Germany would trigger the NATO alliance and is therefore unlikely: “That cannot and will not be in Iran’s interest.”

The distance between Iran and Germany as the crow flies is around 3,500 kilometers.