Shahab-3
Iran's first indigenous medium-range ballistic missile, derived from the North Korean Nodong. Liquid-fueled, capable of reaching Israel and Saudi Arabia.
Sejjil (Sajjil-2)
Iran's most advanced solid-fuel medium-range ballistic missile. Two-stage solid propellant design gives it faster launch preparation than liquid-fuel predecessors.
Emad
Liquid-fueled MRBM with a maneuverable reentry vehicle (MaRV) — Iran's first attempt at a guided warhead for improved accuracy. Developed from Shahab-3 lineage.
Khorramshahr
Large, high-payload MRBM capable of carrying multiple warheads (MRV-capable design). Largest throw-weight in Iran's operational inventory.
Fattah (فتاح)
Iran's claimed first hypersonic ballistic missile unveiled in 2023. Uses a glide vehicle with a solid-fuel first stage. Claimed to maneuver at Mach 13–15, making interception extremely difficult.
Fateh-110 / Zolfaghar
Solid-fuel short-range precision missile family. The Zolfaghar variant (700 km range) was used in strikes against ISIS in Syria. Highly accurate by Iranian standards.
Hoveizeh
Iran's long-range land-attack cruise missile, unveiled in 2019. Turbofan engine enables longer range. Designed to fly at low altitude to evade radar.
Soumar
Iran's first strategic cruise missile, reverse-engineered from Soviet Kh-55 cruise missiles acquired from Ukraine. Subsonic, terrain-hugging flight profile.
Noor / Qader
Iranian anti-ship cruise missiles based on the Chinese C-802. Widely proliferated to Hezbollah (used against Israeli warship in 2006) and Houthis.
Khalij Fars / Zafar
Anti-ship ballistic missile — a highly unusual weapon class. Based on the Fateh-110, modified to target naval vessels. Demonstrated against a mock carrier in exercises.
Shahed-136 (Geran-2)
Iran's most infamous export — a delta-wing kamikaze drone that attacks targets in swarms. Adopted by Russia as "Geran-2" and used extensively against Ukrainian infrastructure. Also used by Houthis and Hezbollah.
Shahed-131
Smaller and faster sibling of the Shahed-136 with shorter range but lighter design. Often used alongside 136s in mixed swarm attacks.
Mohajer-6
Iran's primary multi-role tactical UAV. Carries Almas anti-tank missiles or performs ISR missions. Combat-proven in Syria and exported to Ethiopia and Russia.
Shahed-149 "Gaza"
Iran's large high-altitude MALE UAV — similar in profile to the US MQ-9 Reaper. Designed for extended surveillance and precision strike missions.
Karrar
Jet-powered UCAV designed to engage aerial and ground targets. Higher speed than propeller-based UAVs; used in naval exercises and exported.
Bavar-373
Iran's domestically-developed long-range air defense system, intended to rival the Russian S-300. Phased-array radar, engages multiple targets simultaneously.
S-300PMU-2
Russia delivered S-300 systems to Iran in 2016 after sanctions-related delays. Multiple batteries protect key nuclear and military sites.
Khordad-3 / Khordad-15
Medium-range SAM system. The Khordad-3 shot down a US RQ-4 Global Hawk in 2019. Khordad-15 extends engagement range and can track stealth targets.
Misagh-3
Iran's latest man-portable air defense system, evolved from Chinese FN-6. IR-guided, shoulder-launched. Widely distributed to IRGC and proxy forces.
Fateh-class Submarine
Iran's first domestically-built medium-range submarine, commissioned 2019. Diesel-electric, capable of launching torpedoes and cruise missiles.
IRGCN Swarm Boats
Iran's primary naval asymmetric tactic: hundreds of armed fast attack speedboats that can swarm and overwhelm larger warships in the Strait of Hormuz.
IRGC Mine Inventory
Iran possesses one of the largest naval mine inventories in the region — est. 2,000–3,000 mines. A major threat to the Strait of Hormuz through which ~20% of global oil flows.
Israel
Primary Adversary
Key Systems
United States
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Saudi Arabia
Regional Rival
Key Systems
Russia
Arms Partner
Transfers To / From Iran
Iraq
Contested Territory
PMF / Iran-backed groups in Iraq
UAE
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Hezbollah
Iran's most capable proxy — a larger rocket/missile arsenal than most nation-states, including precision-guided missiles. Combat-hardened from Syria war.
Houthis (Ansar Allah)
Launched hundreds of ballistic missiles and drones at Saudi Arabia, UAE, Israel, and Red Sea shipping. Attacks on commercial shipping in 2023–24 disrupted global trade.
Hamas / PIJ
Hamas receives funding and weapons smuggling support from Iran. The October 7, 2023 attack used Iranian-influenced tactics. Palestinian Islamic Jihad (PIJ) is more directly Iran-controlled.
Kata'ib Hezbollah
One of the most powerful Iranian-backed militias in Iraq. Directly subordinate to IRGC-Quds Force. Responsible for the deadly Tower 22 drone strike that killed 3 US soldiers.
* Ranges are approximate based on open-source estimates. Map origin: Tehran (35.7°N 51.4°E). Drag/zoom to explore.