Iran's Shift to a Missile Power
The article focused on the development of Iran's military capabilities since the 1979 revolution, explaining how Iran transformed from a Western-aligned state under the Shah into a power that adopts a defensive strategy based on self-sufficiency and the development of its missile and drone arsenals. This shift was driven by international sanctions and regional tensions. It was highlighted that over four decades, Iran has developed advanced ballistic and cruise missiles, as well as high-tech drones, to compensate for weapon shortages and to ensure asymmetric deterrence against the United States and Israel, while maintaining its vital geopolitical positions in the Strait of Hormuz. The article also reviewed the gradual evolution of Iran's defensive capabilities—from maintenance and reverse engineering in the 1980s to building a long-range missile arsenal with increasing accuracy, and eventually to the emergence of drone technology and advanced air defense systems from 2010 onward. It emphasized that Iran has become a major regional actor in the balance of power through its missile and drone capabilities, supported by a network of allies and non-governmental organizations in the region.
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