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Since the end of Iran's 12-day war with Israel, there has been mounting evidence that its regime has been ramping up missile production. Tehran's perspective is straightforward: if its nuclear program has become more vulnerable, then its missile arsenal must increase as a compensatory tool of power.
It is no secret that the Iranian regime has been accelerating and expanding its ballistic missile program at an alarming pace, and has invested heavily in improving the range, accuracy, survivability, and payload capacity of its missiles. These missiles – now part of reportedly the largest missile arsenal in the Middle East – can reach not only regional targets but also the U.S. and Europe, a senior Iranian lawmaker has openly boasted.
Such statements – far from rhetorical – appear part of a purposeful strategy of intimidation and coercion aimed at democracies and U.S. allies alike. While much global attention has understandably focused on Iran's nuclear ambitions, the regime's ballistic missile program has quietly emerged as its most immediate credible threat.
This trajectory should deeply concern the United States, Europe, and other democracies. A regime that openly calls for the destruction of Israel, supplies weapons to violent proxies, and supports Russia's war effort against Ukraine cannot be allowed to expand its missile capabilities unchecked.
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It is no secret that the Iranian regime has been accelerating and expanding its ballistic missile program at an alarming pace, and has invested heavily in improving the range, accuracy, survivability, and payload capacity of its missiles. These missiles – now part of reportedly the largest missile arsenal in the Middle East – can reach not only regional targets but also the U.S. and Europe, a senior Iranian lawmaker has openly boasted.
Such statements – far from rhetorical – appear part of a purposeful strategy of intimidation and coercion aimed at democracies and U.S. allies alike. While much global attention has understandably focused on Iran's nuclear ambitions, the regime's ballistic missile program has quietly emerged as its most immediate credible threat.
This trajectory should deeply concern the United States, Europe, and other democracies. A regime that openly calls for the destruction of Israel, supplies weapons to violent proxies, and supports Russia's war effort against Ukraine cannot be allowed to expand its missile capabilities unchecked.
Iran's Exponentiating Missile Threat: Will the U.S. and Europe Just Sit and Watch?
These missiles – now part of reportedly the largest missile arsenal in the Middle East – can reach not only regional targets but also the U.S. and Europe, a senior Iranian lawmaker has openly boasted. The regime does not just brag about these weapons; it
