Iranians visit an exhibition showcasing missile and drone achievements in Tehran on November 12, 2025. (Photo by ATTA KENARE / AFP)
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Moneycontrol09-02-2026, 22:41

Iran's Missile Arsenal: US Bases in Firing Range Amid Escalating Tensions

  • Tensions between Iran and the US escalate with strong warnings from both sides, raising fears of a wider regional conflict.
  • Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi rejects abandoning uranium enrichment and dismisses US military buildup, stating it "does not scare us."
  • Iran explicitly warns that if attacked, it will target US bases in the region, not American soil or neighboring countries.
  • Iran possesses around 2,000 midrange ballistic missiles and numerous short-range missiles capable of striking US bases across the Middle East.
  • Key Iranian missiles like Khorramshahr, Sejjil, Emad, and Dezful have ranges covering most US military infrastructure in the Gulf, including bases in Qatar, Bahrain, Kuwait, Iraq, UAE, and Saudi Arabia.

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