What are Iran’s weapons as it fights the US and Israel?
Dark haze over Tehran as US-Israeli forces bomb oil storage facilities
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Following joint US-Israeli strikes on Iran that killed Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in March 2026, Iran retaliated by targeting Israel and US-linked military sites in the region, including in Gulf states hosting US forces. The exchange raises concerns about escalating conflict and Iran's capacity to strike back. Central to Iran's strategy is its large and diverse missile arsenal, including ballistic and cruise missiles, providing long-range capabilities. Iranian officials consider the missile program a key deterrent, especially given its aging air force. Western governments, however, view Iran's missile capabilities as destabilizing and potentially linked to nuclear ambitions, claims Iran denies.
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AI-ExtractedIranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said seeking revenge for Khamenei's killing is the country’s “duty and legitimate right”.
Longest-range Iranian ballistic missiles can travel between 2,000km and 2,500km.
Iran retaliated by targeting Israel and US-linked military sites, including in Gulf states.
The US and Israel launched joint strikes on Iran, killing Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.
Iran's missile force is described as the Middle East's largest and most varied.
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