How Far Can Iran’s Ballistic Missiles Really Reach? Expert Breaks Down Diego Garcia’s Signals
An expert explains Iran’s missiles span short-, medium-, and intermediate-range, with declared ranges up to about 2,000 km and possible payload-reduction mods that could push them toward 3,000 km; there’s no solid evidence of a true longer-range system. The Diego Garcia launches, about 4,000 km away, likely used modified existing missiles—one failed and the other was intercepted—showing defenses can counter such threats and that long-range missiles are expensive and hard to sustain. Overall, Iran’s credible threat today is more about regional missiles and deterrence than a ready, large-scale 4,000+ km strike, though the episode may heighten diplomatic pressure.
