Iran Maintains Arsenal Of Ballistic And Cruise Missiles Considered The Largest In The Middle East And Brings Together 610 Thousand Active Military, 350 Thousand Reserves And 3,894 Drones In Expanded Military Strategy
The Iranian missile arsenal is pointed out as the largest and most diverse in the Middle East and includes ballistic, cruise, and hypersonic missiles capable of reaching targets in Israel and parts of Europe, according to data released on Iran’s military capability.
Structure And Range Of The Iran Missile Arsenal
The Iranian missile arsenal includes ballistic and cruise systems used as a central part of the country’s military strategy.
Among the mentioned models is the Fattah-1, classified as hypersonic and capable of hitting targets in Israel and regions of Europe.
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These systems are primarily employed in short and medium-range missiles, which allow strikes on Gulf countries, U.S. military bases in the region, and territories considered strategic.
The development and maintenance of these armaments receive constant investments.
Drone Production And Direct Attacks
In addition to the Iranian missile arsenal, the country also invests in unmanned aerial vehicles. Among them is the Shahed-136 drone, described as a device used in direct attacks and frequently classified as a “kamikaze” drone.
According to the presented data, Iran has a total of 3,894 drones. These devices are used for both surveillance missions and offensive operations, expanding the country’s military capability in different conflict scenarios.
Position In Global Military Ranking
According to the Global Fire Power survey, Iran ranks 16th among the world’s military forces.
The ranking evaluates 145 countries and considers over 60 different factors, including military personnel, airpower, naval power, ground forces, and logistical capacity.
While the United States tops the survey, Iran shows growth in its military structure, with 610,000 active military members and another 350,000 in reserve.
Equipment And Available Military Force
The Iranian military structure also includes approximately 220,000 paramilitaries operating within the country’s territory.
These contingents are part of the internal defense organization and support military operations.
Data from War Power indicates that the country’s army possesses 227 tanks, 778 aircraft, and 97 ships.
The Iranian government has also been working on the reconstruction of nuclear and missile facilities that were damaged by previous attacks attributed to Israel and the United States.
Within this context, the Iranian missile arsenal remains one of the main pillars of the country’s military strategy and plays a central role in projecting regional power and defending Iranian territory.
With information from Diário da Região.

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