Iran's missile arsenal - 2026

 Iran's missile arsenal is currently the largest and most diverse in the Middle East, with an estimated inventory of over 3,000 ballistic missiles.

The following is a key classification of Iranian missiles based on their latest technology as of early 2026:

1. Hypersonic Missiles

Iran has advanced to hypersonic technology, designed to penetrate layered air defense systems like Iron Dome.

Fattah-1: Iran's first hypersonic missile, with a terminal speed of Mach 13–15 and high maneuverability.

Fattah-2: The latest variant utilizes Hypersonic Glide Vehicle (HGV) technology, allowing the projectile to glide and maneuver after initial launch to avoid interception.

2. Ballistic Missiles (Medium & Long Range)

Iran's primary focus is improving accuracy and destructive power at ranges of up to 2,000 km.

Khorramshahr-4 (Kheibar): Iran's most lethal missile currently available, with a range of 2,000 km and a heavy warhead weighing 1,500 kg.

Sejil: A two-stage solid-fuel missile with a range of 2,500 km and a very high speed (over 17,000 km/h).

Shahab-3, Ghadr, and Emad: The backbone of the medium-range attack missiles with a range of between 1,300 km and 1,800 km.

Haj Qassem and Qassem Basir: Tactical ballistic missiles with a range of approximately 1,200–1,400 km.

3. Cruise Missiles

Unlike ballistic missiles, Iranian cruise missiles fly low to avoid radar detection.

Abu Mahdi: A long-range (1,000+ km) anti-ship cruise missile that uses artificial intelligence navigation to attack maritime targets.

Paveh: A new land-based cruise missile with a range of 1,650 km capable of striking from multiple directions.

Hoveyzeh and Soumar: Strategic cruise missiles designed for all-weather, surface-to-surface precision strikes.

Hoveyzeh

Soumar

Despite having expended hundreds of missiles in recent conflicts, Iran reportedly continues to regenerate its stockpile through underground production facilities known as "missile cities."