Iran possesses one of the most substantial missile programs in the Middle East, featuring thousands of short- and medium-range ballistic missiles. With a range reaching approximately 2,000 kilometers, these systems are capable of striking targets across Israel, the Persian Gulf, and parts of Eastern Europe. This was reported by Dengi.ua , referencing an infographic from "Slovo i Dilo".
The program’s development relies on technologies of Soviet, Chinese, and North Korean origin. Tehran’s cumulative investment in developing these missile capabilities is estimated at approximately $200 billion.
Iran maintains a diverse array of weaponry in its arsenal. The arsenal includes the Soumar cruise missile and the Khorramshahr medium-range ballistic missile (2,000–3,000 km range). Also in service are the Sejjil, Ghadr-1 (a modification of the Shahab-3), Emad (a modification of the Shahab-3), and the Shahab-3 medium-range missiles, capable of traveling between 1,300 and 2,000 kilometers.
Short-range missiles include Shahab-3, Qiam-1, Zolfaghar, Fateh-313 and Shahab-2 with a range of 500-700 km, as well as Shahab-1, Fateh-110 and Tondar 69, which can hit targets from 150 to 330 km away. Iran also has the Ya-Ali cruise missile (700 km) and the Ra'ad anti-ship cruise missile (350 km).
Simorgh (500 km) and Safir (350 km) space launch vehicles are also involved in the program.
A significant portion of Iran's missile arsenal is housed in hardened, underground storage facilities, which enhances security and allows for the rapid restoration of operational capabilities. Under this program, Iran has established 10 major "underground missile cities" and 17 additional bases, which collectively can accommodate between 2,500 and 6,000 ballistic missiles.
