Missile Capabilities

The latest news and views about Iran’s missile capabilities

Security

Iran Unveils Latest Military Gear in Parades, Including New Ballistic Missile

IFP Editorial Staff -
Different units of the Iranian Armed Forces on Wednesday displayed their capabilities and latest military achievements in nationwide parades marking the Sacred Defense Week, including a new long-range ballistic missile with high precision.
Security

Iran Installs S-300 Missile Defence System near Nuclear Site (+Video)

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Iran has for the first time released footage of transporting and deploying the Russian S-300 missile defence system near the Fordow nuclear site in central Iran.
Security

Iran to Make Supersonic Cruise Missiles Soon: DM

IFP Media Wire -
Iran’s Defence Minister Brigadier General Hossein Dehqan highlighted the great technological advances made in the country’s missile industry, saying Tehran will be capable of manufacturing supersonic cruise missiles in the near future.
Security

Iran’s Homegrown Air Defence Missile System Unveiled

IFP Media Wire -
Bavar-373 long-range air defence missile system, designed and manufactured by the Iranian experts, was officially put on display in Tehran on Sunday, during President Hassan Rouhani’s visit to an exhibition of the Defence Ministry’s achievements.
Security

Despite Russian Offer, Iran Has No Plans to Buy S-400: DM

IFP Media Wire -
Iranian Defense Minister Brigadier General Hossein Dehqan said the country is not going to purchase Russian-made S-400 air defense missile system though Moscow has offered to sell it to Iran.
Security

Iran’s Missile Program Poses No Threat to Any Country: Diplomat

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Hamid Baeidinejad, a senior official at the Iranian Foreign Ministry, stressed that Iran’s missile program serves the country’s national interests and is no threat against any country, especially in the Middle East.
Foreign Policy

Foreign Ministry Rejects NATO’s Anti-Iran Claims

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Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Qassemi said the statement recently issued by North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) on Iran's missile program was a “repetition of the past unfounded claims.”
Foreign Policy

Iran Rejects Merkel’s ‘Unconstructive’ Remarks about Its Missile Program

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Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Qassemi dismissed the recent remarks by German Chancellor about Tehran’s ballistic missile program, stressing that the Islamic Republic will strongly continue developing the program.
Security

No Secrecy in Developing Iran’s Missile Program: IRGC Official

IFP Media Wire -
A lieutenant commander of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) made it clear that the country does not need to keep anything in the dark about development of its missile industry.
Hard News

General Rejects Slowdown in Iran’s Missile Tests

Emad Askarieh -
A senior Iranian military official reiterated on Saturday that a comprehensive nuclear deal between Tehran and world powers places no restriction on the country’s missile tests.
Hard News

Iran’s Army Fires Naze’at-10 Missiles in War Game

Emad Askarieh -
The Iranian Army Ground Force launched two Naze’at-10 missiles as part of an ongoing military drill in central Iran on Sunday.
Americas

Purchase of S-300 System No Breach of UN Resolution: US

Golrokh Askarieh -
US State Department Spokeswoman Elizabeth Trudeau said Iran’s purchase of Russian S-300 missile defence system does not constitute a violation of the UN Security Council Resolution 2231, or of the terms of the JCPOA.
Hard News

Iran’s Air Defence Forces Equipped with S-300 System: DM

Golrokh Askarieh -
The Iranian Defence Minister announced on Tuesday that the country’s Khatam al-Anbia Air Defence Base has been equipped with the S-300 missile system, but at the same time added that the Islamic Republic’s indigenously designed air defence system will be mass-produced later this year.
Hard News

First part of S-300 missile system delivered to Iran

Golrokh Askarieh -
Foreign Ministry Spokesman Jaberi Ansari who is speaking in his weekly press conference announced the delivery of fist shipment of S-300 missile system to Iran.
Hard News

Speaker: Iran Should Continue Missile Power Development

Emad Askarieh -
Iranian Parliament Speaker Ali Larijani underlined that although certain Western states do not want the Islamic Republic to be powerful enough to ensure the security of the Middle East, Tehran should develop its military might, missile capabilities in particular.
Security

Iran missiles not open to talks, compromise: Araqchi

Emad Askarieh -
An Iranian deputy foreign minister says the Islamic Republic’s missile capability is a matter of defense and national security, which is not open to any negotiations or compromise.
Foreign Policy

Iran responds to US actions by boosting missile power: Zarif

Emad Askarieh -
Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif says the Islamic Republic will counter the recent US measures against Iran by further boosting its missile capabilities.
Hard News

Iran: Missile tests are legitimate measures to boost defense might

Emad Askarieh -
Permanent Representative and Ambassador to the United Nations Gholamali Khoshroo said on Friday that Iran's recent ballistic missile tests were part of ongoing efforts of the armed forces to strengthen the country's legitimate defense capabilities.
Hard News

Iran missiles serve defensive, deterrent purposes: Rouhani

Emad Askarieh -
Iran’s President Hassan Rouhani says the country’s ballistic missile serves defensive and deterrent purposes, stressing that the Islamic Republic has never sought to launch aggression against any country.
Foreign Policy

Iran’s Power Only for Defense, FM Zarif Cites IRGC Chief’s Words

Emad Askarieh -
Iran’s foreign minister said the country’s work on missiles -not designed for carrying nuclear warheads- has not been restricted by any treaty or UN resolution, making a reference to the IRGC commander’s assertion that Iran’s military force is meant for defense alone.
Hard News

Iran’s Nuclear Chief: IRGC Missile Tests Not in Breach of JCPOA

Emad Askarieh -
Head of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI) Ali Akbar Salehi flatly rejected the notion that the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps’ recent missile drill has violated the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), a lasting nuclear deal between Tehran and world powers.
Hard News

Iran’s UN Mission: Missile Test Part of Efforts to Boost Defense Capabilities

Emad Askarieh -
Permanent Mission of the Islamic Republic of Iran to the United Nations in New York in a statement underlined that the country’s recent missile test was part of Tehran’s effort to boost capability to defend against any aggression.
Europe

Iran missile tests don’t violate nuclear agreement, EU says

Emad Askarieh -
European Union foreign policy chief Federica Mogherini says Iran’s recent ballistic missile tests do not violate its nuclear deal with the world powers.
Hard News

Iran FM defends right to use missiles for defense

Emad Askarieh -
Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has defended the country's right to use ballistic missiles, saying Iran's missiles are a means of defense.
Hard News

Iran’s Missile Power Non-Negotiable: General

Emad Askarieh -
A senior Iranian military official underlined that the country’s defensive programs, including its missile capabilities, would never be subject to any negotiation.
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