Iran retaliated to Israeli aggression with barrage of missiles that hit parts of Tel Aviv, in what is said to be second direct assault in 2024. Hundreds of ballistic missiles were launched at Israel, while most projectiles were intercepted by Israeli air defenses, preventing damage.
The recent missile strikes come after death of Hezbollah leader Hasan Nasrallah, and the initiation of an Israeli ground offensive in southern Lebanon.
Iranian Missile Capabilities
Missile/Drone
Range
Sejil
1,550 miles (2,494 km)
Shahab-3
Up to 2,000 km (1,242 miles)
Kheibar
1,240 miles (1,995 km)
Haj Qasem
Up to 870 miles (1,400 km)
Mohajer-10 Drone
1,240 miles (1,995 km)
Iran Military Strength
The Western Asian nation ranks 14th globally in military strength. Israel holds a distinct advantage in air power, supported by a larger and more modern air fleet, while Iran’s military capabilities are hampered by an aging aircraft fleet affected by international sanctions.
Category
Numbers
Active Army Personnel
Around 530,000
Reserve Personnel
Around 1,000,000
Tanks
Approximately 1,650
Armored Vehicles
About 2,800
Artillery
Roughly 2,200 pieces
Naval Assets
– Corvettes
14
– Submarines
3
– Patrol Boats
30+
Air Force
– Fighter Aircraft
Around 300
– Attack Aircraft
Approximately 100
Ballistic Missiles
Various types (e.g., Shahab-3, Sejil) with ranges up to 2,000 km (1,242 miles)
Cruise Missiles
Including Kh-55 with ranges up to 1,860 miles (2,993 km)
