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.

The past 48 hours show how Tehran uses conflict, diplomacy, and uncertainty to strengthen its position.

Tehran restored three-quarters of its pre-war missile arsenal during the recent truce, heavily undermining previous Pentagon claims of its destruction.

Iranian authorities say assassinations and strikes over the past year have failed to deter them.

Western intelligence sources believe Iran has used the recent eight-week ceasefire to quietly rebuild a large part of its missile arsenal, raising fresh concerns about the balance…

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…