Iran is edging toward a peace deal with the U.S. and Israel – but its missiles are not going anywhere. From crude rockets in the 1980s to multi‑warhead and hypersonic systems today, Tehran has built one of the most formidable missile arsenals in the Middle East. Here's why Iran has always prioritised missiles over fighter jets and big-ticket air power, and how that strategy has been tested in the wars of June 2025 and February 2026.
Iran prioritized missiles since 1984 over fighter jets, building the Middle East's most advanced arsenal. The decades-long asymmetric strategy proved effective in 2025-2026 wars, making missiles Iran's primary negotiation leverage despite ongoing peace talks.
Published on Jun 14, 2026 02:54 pm IST
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Iran is edging toward a peace deal with the U.S. and Israel – but its missiles are not going anywhere. From crude rockets in the 1980s to multi‑warhead and hypersonic systems today, Tehran has built one of the most formidable missile arsenals in the Middle East. Here's why Iran has always prioritised missiles over fighter jets and big-ticket air power, and how that strategy has been tested in the wars of June 2025 and February 2026.
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