Iran’s Most Powerful Missiles Revealed — Here’s How Far They Can Strike

Iran is widely recognized as one of the most technologically advanced nations in the Middle East when it comes to missile development and precision-strike capability.

Especially in recent years, Iran has demonstrated that it possesses one of the most formidable missile arsenals in the region—capable of threatening targets far beyond its borders.

According to the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS), Iran’s long-standing investment in missile programs has made it a regional missile power, deploying a wide array of ballistic and cruise missiles during key operations, including recent precision strikes.

Based on data compiled by CSIS and visualized by Al Jazeera (as of March 6, 2025), here is a closer look at some of Iran’s most prominent and powerful missiles:

Short-Range Missiles (300–800 km)

1. Shahab-1 (300 km)
   Iran’s early ballistic missile, modeled after the Soviet Scud-B, the Shahab-1 remains in service for short-range engagements.
2. Fateh-110 (300 km)
   A solid-fueled tactical missile, the Fateh-110 is highly mobile and suitable for rapid deployment.
3. Raad-500 (500 km)
   An improved Fateh-class missile made with lightweight composite materials, allowing increased range and maneuverability.
4. Shahab-2 (500 km)
   Another Scud-derivative, the Shahab-2 is considered part of Iran’s legacy short-range missile inventory.
5. Fateh-313 (500 km)
   A modernized variant of the Fateh-110, this missile features improved accuracy and uses composite fuel technology.
6. Quds-1 (600 km)
   A cruise missile with advanced guidance systems, often linked to proxy forces in regional conflicts.
7. Ya-Ali (700 km)
   A ground-launched cruise missile developed for precision strikes, likely air-launched as well in some variants.
8. Zolfaghar (700–800 km)
   An upgraded version of the Fateh-110 family, Zolfaghar carries a fragmentation warhead and is optimized for precision.

Medium-Range Missiles (800–2,000 km)

9. Qiam-1 (800 km)
   A Scud-variant with enhanced maneuverability and no tail fins, making it harder to detect and intercept.
10. Qadr-380 (1,000 km)
    A strategic upgrade over earlier Shahab missiles, this model improves range and accuracy, possibly with maneuverable reentry capabilities.
11. Shahab-3 (1,300 km)
    One of Iran’s most well-known MRBMs, designed to strike distant targets such as Israel and U.S. bases in the Gulf.
12. Kheibar Shekan (1,450 km)
    A newer generation solid-fueled missile introduced in 2022, known for high speed and terminal accuracy.
13. Emad (1,700 km)
    Iran’s first precision-guided MRBM capable of striking high-value targets with improved reentry guidance.

Long-Range Missiles (2,000–2,500 km)

14. Khorramshahr (2,000 km)
    A heavy missile with a large payload capacity and reportedly capable of carrying multiple warheads.
15. Ghadr (2,000 km)
    A refined version of Shahab-3 with better accuracy and mobility, considered a core part of Iran’s strategic deterrence.
16. Sejjil (2,000 km)
    A two-stage solid-fuel missile, making it more mobile and faster to launch than its liquid-fueled counterparts.
17. Soumar (2,500 km)
    Iran’s most far-reaching cruise missile to date, believed to be reverse-engineered from the Soviet Kh-55 and capable of reaching deep into Europe.

Strategic Implications

The map visualization from CSIS and Al Jazeera clearly shows how Iran’s missile ranges create a broad threat ring extending across the Middle East, parts of Africa, Eastern Europe, and South Asia. This vast coverage reinforces Iran’s strategic deterrence posture and its ability to carry out both retaliatory and preemptive strikes if deemed necessary.

Iran’s combination of short, medium, and long-range missiles—ranging from battlefield tactical systems to strategic cruise missiles—makes it one of the most capable missile forces outside major military alliances like NATO.

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