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

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Moneycontrol•09-02-2026, 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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