intercontinental

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Defence experts believe North Korea is planning to use its solid-fuel rocket engines for launching intercontinental ballistic missiles.

From Barron's • Mar. 29, 2026

But no evidence was found that Tehran’s effort to field intercontinental missiles able to reach the U.S. was close to fruition, according to a lawmaker familiar with the assessments.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 2, 2026

They argued that Iran was developing intercontinental missiles capable of reaching American shores, with officials noting that the U.S. obtained new information in recent months indicating Tehran’s intention to build the weapon.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 2, 2026

Next month, Guadalajara and Monterrey will host intercontinental playoff matches for some of the final spots in the World Cup field.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 25, 2026

How is it that we now have intercontinental missiles with nuclear warheads, whereas 30,000 years ago we had only sticks with flint spearheads?

From "Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind" by Yuval Noah Harari