Can Iran Directly Strike the US with Missiles? Assessing Khamenei's Nation's Limitations
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Iran's Missile Reach: Why Direct US Attack Remains Distant
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News18•19-03-2026, 11:22
Iran's Missile Reach: Why Direct US Attack Remains Distant
•Iran's current missile technology, including 'Shahab' and 'Ghadr,' has a range of 2,000-2,500 km, capable of targeting the Middle East, Israel, and US bases in the region.
•Directly striking the US, over 10,000 km away, requires Intercontinental Ballistic Missiles (ICBMs), a technology Iran has not yet mastered.
•ICBMs involve complex stages: launching into space, precise trajectory, and re-entry at extreme speeds and temperatures (up to 7,000°C), demanding advanced heat protection and guidance.
•Only a few nations like Russia, US, and China possess ICBMs with ranges of 13,000-18,000 km; North Korea is progressing but with accuracy doubts.
•US intelligence estimates Iran will not develop an ICBM capable of reaching the US until at least 2035, though Iran claims to be developing a 10,000 km missile.
