Missile Capabilities
The latest news and views about Iran’s missile capabilities
IRGC places new reconnaissance satellite into orbit
The aerospace force of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps has successfully placed Iran’s second military satellite into orbit.
Iran Daily: New missile display of power at critical time
The Iranian government’s newspaper “Iran” has described the unveiling of Kheibar Shekan Missile by the armed forces as a display of national power as Vienna talks on the 2015 nuclear agreement reach final and complicated stages.
Iran unveils new strategic long-range, precision missile
The Iranian military has unveiled a strategic long-range, precision missile with higher maneuverability and reduced launch time
Iran commander: New strategic missile to be unveiled soon
The commander of the Aerospace Unit of Iran’s Islamic Revolution Guards Corps, has said the IRGC will unveil a new strategic missile in the near future.
Report: Iran adds smaller, longer-ranged member to its Fateh missiles
According to Iran’s Tasnim News Agency, a new missile has been added to the Fateh family of Iranian short-range missiles.
Iran successfully tests first solid fuel satellite carrier
The commander of the aerospace force of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps says Iran has successfully tested its first solid fuel satellite carrier rocket.
Iran unveils new Qiam missile with range of 1,000km
Iran’s Tasnim News Agency has released some information about the country’s Qiam ballistic missile with the range of 1000 kilometers.
Military expert: Israel not capable of intercepting all Iran missiles
A Russian military expert says Israel’s missile defenses potentially can intercept some of the Iranian missiles but not all of them, particularly when it comes to the most advanced and precise items.
Iran military commander: Missile drills a message to Zionists
The chairman of Iran’s Chief of Staff has said the recent military drills in the country codenamed The Great Prophet 17 was a response to the recent threats by the Zionist regime.
IRGC fires cruise missiles with pinpoint capabilities during drills
Naval forces of Iran's Islamic Revolution Guards Corps have launched domestically manufactured cruise missiles with pinpoint capabilities during the fourth day of military drills codenamed Great Prophet 17.
Top US commander acknowledges Iran’s missiles accuracy
General Kenneth McKenzie, the commander of US Central Command, has acknowledged the capability of Iranian ballistic missiles with high precision.
Iran large-scale drills: Anti-ship cruise missiles destroy targets
Iran's armed forces have launched domestically manufactured anti-ship cruise missiles during the main phase of massive drills codenamed Zolfaghar 1400.
IRGC launches fresh strikes against terror groups on border with Iraq
Iranian armed forces have launched fresh strikes against the positions of terrorists on the border with Iraq.
Ex official: Trump admin sought to mitigate US casualties in Iran missile attack
The Trump administration asked the Pentagon to delay and downplay reports of US troops' injuries in the Iranian missile attack on a military base in northern Iraq in early 2020, former defense spokeswoman Alyssa Farah revealed. The strike was carried out by Tehran in retaliation for Washington assassination of Lieutenant General Qassem Soleimani.
Yemeni forces hit Saudi soil facilities, with 16 ballistic missiles, drones
Yemeni army forces say they have carried out drone and ballistic missile attacks inside Saudi Arabia in retaliation for the Riyadh ongoing assault against the war-torn country, hitting facilities of the kingdom's oil giant Aramco.
Iran to unveil new domestic missile defense system
Iran’s deputy defense minister says the country will soon unveil the latest version of its surface-to-air Bavar-373 missile with more capabilities than the Russian-made S-400.
Iran: No Broader Talks with US before JCPOA Obligations Fulfilled
Iran dismisses talks with the US on a wider range of topics than the 2015 nuclear deal, saying current signatories to the accord and Washington need to fulfill their obligations before any broader discussions could take place.
Iran’s Ballistic Missile Program, Regional Issues Not Negotiable: Raisi
Iranian President-elect Ebrahim Raisi has reaffirmed that his administration will stick to the Islamic Republic's policy of not sitting for talks over its ballistic missile program or regional influence.
UNSC Resolution 2231 Says Nothing about Iran Missiles: Spokesman
Iran’s Foreign Ministry Spokesman Saeed Khatibzadeh says the UN Security Council Resolution 2231 imposes no restriction on Iran’s missile program, rejecting such interpretations as “incorrect and very unlikely”.
What Fox News Calls ‘Suspicious Nuclear Site’ Was Filming Location: Iran
Iran’s UN mission in New York has dashed a report by Fox News on unusual activity at Sanjarian site at a location outside the Iranian capital Tehran, saying it was being used as a filming location.
IRGC Navy Unveils New Underground Missile Base
The Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) Navy has unveiled its new underground missile base at an undisclosed location.
Iran Vows to Level Tel Aviv, Haifa to Ground If Israel Makes Any Mistake
Iranian Defence Minister Brigadier General Amir Hatami says the Islamic Republic will raze Tel Aviv and Haifa if the Israeli regime commits any mistake.
Iran Tests Smart, Precision-Guided Missile
A top Iranian military official says the country has test-launched a smart missile with a range of 300 kilometres.
Iran to Raze Tel Aviv, Haifa to Ground If Israel Makes Mistake: Cmdr.
A senior Iranian military official says if the Israeli regime makes the slightest mistake, Iran will level Haifa and Tel Aviv to the ground.
Iran Capable of Targeting Hostile Warships with Cruise Missiles: IRGC
The commander of Iran’s Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) says among the objectives of the Iranian military is to be able to target warships with ballistic missiles.