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An Intercontinental Ballistic Missile (ICBM) is a long-range guided missile, typically nuclear-armed, designed to travel between continents (over 5,500 km/3,400 mi), forming a key part of major nations' nuclear deterrents, often launched from silos or mobile launchers, with modern versions carrying Multiple Independently targetable Reentry Vehicles (MIRVs) for multiple warheads. Only a few countries, including the US, Russia, and China, possess them, with major development occurring during the Cold War for global strike capability.