The conflict with Iran is significantly draining U.S. missile stocks, specifically high-end interceptors like THAAD and Patriot missiles, and precision-guided weapons like Tomahawk cruise missiles. Production capacity is struggling to keep pace with the high consumption rate, causing concern among officials about maintaining readiness for other global priorities.


US-Iran War | Reports: Pentagon Flags Low Tomahawk Missile Stocks

Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has launched its 82nd wave of missile and drone strikes targeting Israeli and allied positions as part of the ongoing Israel‑Iran war, in one of the longest series of coordinated barrages since the conflict began. The latest offensive includes ballistic missiles, UAVs, and drones aimed at military and strategic targets, forcing Israeli air defences to respond amid heightened regional tensions. 


Israel‑Iran War: Iran Launches Deadly Zolfaghar Missile Strikes on Tel Aviv and Haifa

Israel-Iran War | IRGC Launches 82nd Wave of Missiles, Drone Strikes

An Iranian missile landed near Israel’s largest power station in Hadera amid ongoing exchanges in the Israel-Iran war, raising concerns about risks to critical energy infrastructure. The strike occurred near the Orot Rabin Power Plant, which supplies a significant share of the country’s electricity.


Israel-Iran War: Missile Lands Near Israel's Largest Power Station in Hadera

The Lebanese Armed Forces said debris from Iranian missiles has fallen across multiple areas in Lebanon, raising fresh concerns about the spillover impact of the ongoing Israel-Iran conflict on neighbouring states. Officials urged residents to remain cautious and report suspicious objects, warning that unexploded fragments could pose safety risks.


Breaking | Lebanese Army: Iranian Missile Debris Fell in Multiple Areas

Iran’s use of cluster-warhead missiles is emerging as a major challenge for Israel’s air defence systems, adding complexity to an already intense conflict. Unlike conventional ballistic missiles, these weapons break apart mid-air and release multiple submunitions, spreading over a wide area and making interception far more difficult.


Iran's Cluster Missile Poses Challenge to Israel's Air Defences

The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) says it has launched a new wave of attacks on Iran, targeting Iranian military infrastructure and regime facilities in the capital and other regions, as part of the ongoing Middle East conflict. The military operation follows escalating exchanges between Israel and Iran, including rocket and missile launches and previous airstrikes by both sides.

Israel Launches Fresh Wave Of Strikes Across Iran

In the ongoing Israel‑Hezbollah war, the Lebanese militant group Hezbollah claims it fired an “advanced” missile at an Israeli air base deep inside Israel. Hezbollah said the strike targeted military infrastructure as part of its continued engagement with Israel amid rising border hostilities.


Israel-Hezbollah War: Hezbollah Says It Fired 'Advanced' Missile at Israeli Air Base

Iranian state media report that a missile strike on an industrial area in Isfahan has killed at least 15 people and caused significant damage to a factory producing heating and cooling equipment. The attack occurred during working hours and marks a dramatic escalation in the conflict, with Tehran attributing responsibility to U.S.–Israeli military operations in the region


US-Iran War | Iran Media: Missile Strike on Isfahan Industrial Area Kills 15

Iran is reportedly close to finalising a major deal with China to buy supersonic anti‑ship cruise missiles, specifically the CM‑302 export variant of the YJ‑12 missile, as tensions with the United States escalate in the West Asia conflict.


China, Iran Close Deal for YJ-12 Missiles That Can Sink U.S. Warships

Iran's reported hypersonic missile use introduces speed and manoeuvrability that challenge existing regional missile defence systems. The reaction and interception window shrinks to just a few seconds. Iran claims that Fattah-1 and Fattah-2 missiles can bypass advanced missile defence systems like the Iron Dome and Patriot.

Iran's Unstoppable Hypersonic Missile | Iran Fires Deadlier Missile Barrage

The United Arab Emirates said its air defense systems successfully intercepted several Iranian missiles and drones amid escalating regional tensions. The UAE Ministry of Defense stated that multiple incoming projectiles were detected and destroyed before reaching their targets, while some debris fell in open areas.


UAE Air Defenses Intercept Iranian Missiles and Drones

Fresh reports have raised concerns over China’s possible link to Iran’s missile fuel supply amid the escalating conflict in West Asia. Two Iranian vessels reportedly departed from Gaolan Port in Zhuhai, sparking speculation that they could be transporting chemicals used in rocket fuel.

According to US officials, the ships are connected to a sanctioned Iranian shipping line and may be carrying materials that could support Tehran’s missile program. Ship tracking data suggests the vessels left China as the war intensifies between Iran, Israel, and the United States, raising new geopolitical questions about Beijing’s role in the crisis.


US-Iran War: China Linked to Iran Missile Fuel? Ships Depart Zhuhai Amid War

A ballistic missile has reportedly landed near a military air base in Saudi Arabia, falling in an uninhabited area and causing no casualties. Authorities say the missile impact occurred close to the base perimeter but did not damage key infrastructure.

The incident comes amid rising tensions across West Asia as the conflict involving Iran, Israel, and the United States continues to escalate. Regional security analysts warn that stray or misdirected missiles could further widen the conflict and pull additional countries into the crisis.


Missile Lands Near Saudi Air Base: Ballistic Missile Fell In Uninhabited Area

US President Donald Trump has announced that the United States has begun “major combat operations” in Iran alongside coordinated strikes with Israel, marking a dramatic escalation in the long‑running Israel‑Iran conflict. Trump said the action, named Operation Epic Fury, is aimed at destroying Iran’s missile and naval capabilities and eliminating what he described as imminent threats from the Iranian regime.

US & Israel Attacks Iran: Trump Confirms Major Combat Operations Underway

According to analysts like Yusel Jalali, Iranian media is working to project an image of resilience and strength as Tehran faces intense military pressure from coordinated US and Israeli strikes on Iranian territory. State and affiliated outlets are emphasizing narratives of resolve, national unity, and endurance even as sanctions, airstrikes, and public anxiety mount amid the broader Israel‑Iran war.

Israel-Iran War: Yusel Jalali Says Iranian Media Tries to Project Resilience Amid US‑Israel Strikes

The United States and Israel have launched coordinated military strikes against targets inside Iran, marking a major escalation in the ongoing conflict over Iran’s nuclear and missile programs. The Pentagon has dubbed the campaign “Operation Epic Fury,” with U.S. forces firing Tomahawk cruise missiles and deploying advanced stealth jets alongside Israeli aircraft to hit key military and strategic sites inside Iran

US & Israel attacks Iran: Tomahawks and Stealth Jets Hit Iran in Major Strike 

Breaking: As US and Israeli forces carry out major strikes against Iran, Tehran has reportedly reached out diplomatically to West Asian nations and other regional powers amid fears of a wider escalation. Iran’s government has called on neighbouring countries and international bodies to condemn the military action, accused Washington and Tel Aviv of breaching international law, and urged for urgent dialogue and cooperation to prevent regional instability.

US & Israel Attack Iran: Iran Reaches Out to West Asian Nations

Breaking: A girls’ school in Minab, southern Iran was struck during Israel and U.S. military operations, leaving at least 51 students dead and around 60 others injured, according to Iranian state media and local officials.

Israel-Iran War | Iran: 51 Students Killed & 60 Injured in School Attack

Breaking: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has strongly condemned what it called “Iranian aggression” and violations of sovereignty against several Gulf nations, including United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, and Qatar, amid the ongoing Israel‑Iran war and missile attacks in the region.

Iran-Israel War: Saudi Arabia Condemns Iranian Aggression Against UAE, Bahrain & Qatar

Iran has reportedly tested a missile launch from its advanced warship, the Shahid Sayyad Shirazi, signalling a boost to its naval strike and air defence capabilities.


Iran Tests Missile From Shahid Sayyad Shirazi Warship

India has successfully tested next-generation air-to-air missile propulsion technology at the Chandipur test range in Odisha. The test marks a significant step forward in the country’s missile development program, enhancing the capabilities of the Indian Air Force and strengthening national defense.

India Tests Next-Gen Air-to-Air Missile Propulsion Technology

The U.S. Navy’s Spike missile, developed by the Naval Air Warfare Center Weapons Division, is often cited as the world’s smallest guided missile. Weighing just 2.4 kilograms, it uses smartphone camera tech for guidance. Designed for Navy SEALs and Marines.

‘Weighing only 2.4 kg’: The world’s smallest missile and who uses it?

Over the last 50 years, missile technology has shifted from inaccurate, short-range rockets to sophisticated systems with global reach. It has evolved from the inaccurate 300 km Scud-B of the 1970s to modern hypersonic weapons with global reach.

From raw power to precision: How missile range has evolved in 50 years

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