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Iran's Missile Arsenal Escalates Tensions with Israel

2/28/2026

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Iran launched missiles at Israel during the June 2025 war, causing significant damage.
Iran possesses the largest stockpile of ballistic missiles in the Middle East.
Iran's missile program draws on North Korean and Russian designs and includes hypersonic missiles and underground launch sites.
In June 2023, Iran unveiled its first domestically produced hypersonic missile.
The United States and allies view Iran's capabilities as a threat to regional stability.

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Iran launched missiles at Israel during the June 2025 war, causing significant damage.
Iran possesses the largest stockpile of ballistic missiles in the Middle East.
Iran's missile program draws on North Korean and Russian designs and includes hypersonic missiles and underground launch sites.
In June 2023, Iran unveiled its first domestically produced hypersonic missile.
The United States and allies view Iran's capabilities as a threat to regional stability.