At another level are medium-range missiles, which constitute the mainstay of Iran’s strategic capabilities. Models such as the Shahab-3 missile, Khorramshahr missile and Sejjil missile can reach targets up to about 2,000 kilometers away. This limit, according to Iranian authorities, is the maximum that Tehran intends to maintain for the time being. However, many Western analysts and experts believe that the technology developed so far could enable Iran to further extend this range in the future.

US intelligence estimates suggest that Iran has developed about 14 different types of ballistic missiles. In recent years, the country has also focused its efforts on more advanced technologies, including hypersonic weapons. One of the most discussed projects is the Fattah-2 hypersonic missile, which Iranian authorities claim is capable of maneuvering at very high speeds and penetrating modern air defense systems.