Missile Capabilities
The latest news and views about Iran’s missile capabilities
Iran unveils solid-fuel precision-guided missile
Iran unveils a new solid-fuel precision-guided missile, named Fateh 313, which has been designed and manufactured by experts at the Defense Ministry's Aerospace Industries Organization.
Tehran-Moscow talks on S-300 successful: Iran official
Negotiations on the delivery of S-300 missile system to Iran has been successful, said Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister for Arab and African Affairs Hossein Amir-Abdollahian.
Iran unveils domestic cruise missile ‘Soumar’
The cruise missile is better in terms of range and pinpoint accuracy in comparison with previous products.
Russia offers Iran latest anti-aircraft missile system
Under an earlier deal, Russia was to provide Iran with S-300 defense systems, but refused to do so under the pretext of UN sanctions against Tehran.
Iran world’s fourth missile power: Defense Min.
The Islamic Republic of Iran is the fourth missile power in the world, says the country’s defense minister.
Iran’s missile capabilities not negotiable at all: Velayati
Deterrence is the most important feature of Iran's missiles and in order to strengthen its defense capability, Iran does not need to obtain permission from anybody, said Velayati.
Entire Israel within range of Iran missiles: IRGC chief
The chief commander of Iran’s Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) says the entire Israel is within the range of the Islamic Republic’s missiles.
Iran unveils high-tech radar systems
Iran has unveiled two domestically-manufactured state-of-the-art radar systems capable of detecting stealth aircraft and long-distance targets.
Iran test-fires indigenous missile system
The Islamic Republic has successfully test-fired indigenously designed and manufactured Talaash 3 (endeavor) missile defense system, a senior Iranian commander says.
President Rouhani: Iran Needs No One’s Permission to Defend Itself
Iranian President Hassan Rouhani stressed that Iran's military program is based on a defensive doctrine, but that Tehran would never ask for anyone's permission for defending itself and expanding its defense industries, implying that the nation would not discuss its missile program in talks with the world powers.
Iran unveils indigenous cruise missiles, drones
Iran has unveiled indigenous cruise missiles and unmanned aerial vehicles as the country continues to break new ground in its defense industry.
Iran mass-produces advanced batteries for missiles
Iran has launched production lines for energy density batteries used in the electronic systems of its sea-based, ground-based and air-based missiles.
Iran missile capability not negotiable at all: Rouhani
President Rouhani tells the IAEA chief Iran’s missile capability is not negotiable.
Iran to Unveil New Missile, Radar Systems in September
Iran plans to unveil several new missile and radar systems late in September, Commander of Khatam ol-Anbia Air Defense Base Brigadier General Farzad Esmayeeli announced on Monday.
Commander: Iran One of Only Two World Countries in Possession of Super Hi-Tech Torpedo
Senior Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) officials said the IRGC Navy is equipped with state-of-the-art weapons and vessels, and is one of the only two world military forces equipped with a unique torpedo which moves with unbelievable velocity.
DM: Iran Plans to Build More Powerful Surface-to-Surface Missile Systems
Iranian Defence Minister Brigadier General Hossein Dehqan announced that his ministry plans to design and build more state-of-the-art surface-to-surface missile systems in the current Iranian year (started March 21, 2014)