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ballistic missiles
Also known as: ballistic missile capabilities
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United States and Iran on the Brink: What's at Stake? - CSIS csis.org 5 facts
claimIsrael argues that any negotiating process between the United States and Iran must address the Iranian nuclear program, ballistic missiles, and malign regional activities to avoid being considered a 'faulty deal.'
perspectiveThe Israeli security establishment advocates for an aggressive posture toward Iran and believes any US-led negotiation with Iran must address the nuclear program, ballistic missiles, and regional malign activities to be considered valid.
claimThe United States maintains concerns regarding Iran's nuclear ambitions, ballistic missile capabilities, and support for regional proxies.
claimSatellite imagery suggests that Iran has begun to restore its ballistic missile capabilities.
perspectiveFollowing the October 7th attacks, Israel has adopted a policy of preemption at all costs, refusing to tolerate a nuclear-armed Iran or an Iran possessing significant ballistic missile capabilities.
An Integrated U.S. Strategy to Address Iran's Nuclear and Regional ... carnegieendowment.org Oct 26, 2017 2 facts
claimIran is likely to remain defiant about constraining its development of ballistic missiles capable of delivering a nuclear weapon, though it may remain cautious about testing intercontinental ballistic missiles.
referenceUN Security Council Resolution 2231 calls on Iran to refrain from launching ballistic missiles designed to be capable of carrying a nuclear weapon.
War by Proxy: Iran's Growing Footprint in the Middle East - CSIS csis.org Mar 11, 2019 2 facts
claimThe Houthis have used Iranian weapons and parts, including ballistic missiles and drones, to threaten shipping near the Bab el Mandeb Strait and to attack land-based targets in Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates.
claimIran transferred ballistic missiles to militias in Iraq, which are capable of striking targets in Israel, according to reports from Reuters and the Times of Israel.
Iran War: A Defining Moment for the Middle East—Global Analysis ... ajc.org 1 fact
claimOn March 2, President Donald Trump, Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth, and Secretary of State Marco Rubio defined the U.S. campaign objectives against Iran as destroying ballistic missile capabilities, degrading naval forces, dismantling support for regional proxies, and preventing the regime from obtaining nuclear weapons.
The Limits of Iran's Proxy Empire | The New Yorker newyorker.com Mar 12, 2026 1 fact
claimIran provided the Houthis with training, ballistic missiles, and other advanced weaponry, which enabled the group to develop capabilities in asymmetric warfare using drones and rockets.
Iran War: Kinetic, Cyber, Electronic and Psychological Warfare ... resecurity.com Mar 17, 2026 1 fact
claimIran is retaliating against Israel and its Persian Gulf neighbors using ballistic missiles and drone strikes, which are described as larger in scale than military operations that occurred in June.
Twenty questions (and expert answers) about the Iran war atlanticcouncil.org Mar 11, 2026 1 fact
claimThe stated goals of the United States in the conflict with Iran include degrading Iran's nuclear program, ballistic missiles, navy, drones, and control of its terror proxies.
How to Handle Iran's Nuclear Ambitions - New Lines Institute newlinesinstitute.org Jul 23, 2025 1 fact
perspectiveThe Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) views deterrence as a multi-domain strategy where ballistic missiles, proxy forces, cyber operations, and nuclear ambiguity are interwoven components of an asymmetric deterrent doctrine.
War in Ukraine | Global Conflict Tracker - Council on Foreign Relations cfr.org Feb 24, 2026 1 fact
accountRussian forces utilized ballistic missiles, cruise missiles, and more than three hundred drones to conduct strikes across Ukraine.