Iran's Missile Program

This page contains background essays and other documents authored by the Wisconsin Project that describe Iran's program to build long-range missiles. These documents focus on the history of Iran's missile program and provide an overall assessment of Iran's missile capability.

This page also contains links to other missile-related content on Iran Watch, including profiles of Iranian entities and their suppliers, summaries of news articles, and documents from the Library published by governments and multilateral organizations.

News Briefs

Iran Tests Missile It Claims Can Reach Israel, Get Past US Defenses
RFE/RL
May 5, 2025
Israel fails to intercept Houthi missile targeting its main airport, showing the limits of US efforts to weaken the group
CNN
May 4, 2025
A massive explosion at an Iranian port possibly linked to missile fuel kills 25, injures some 800
Associated Press
April 27, 2025
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Iranian Entities

Mohammad Abedini Najafabadi
Missile, Military
Added:
May 28, 2025
An Iranian businessman and CEO of Sanat Danesh Rahpuyan Aflak Company Ltd (SDRA); has procured components for sensitive navigational systems used by the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Aerospace Force Self-Sufficiency Jihad Organization (IRGC ASF SSJO) to produce missiles and drones.
Sanat Danesh Rahpuyan Aflak Company Ltd
Missile, Military
Added:
May 28, 2025
An Iran-based supplier of integrated and inertial navigation systems and supporting software; founder and managing director is Mohammad Abedini Najafabadi; according to the U.S.
Sepahan Electric
Missile
Added:
January 29, 2025
An Iran-based electronics company; linked by the U.N. Panel of Experts on Yemen to cruise missile components used by the Houthi rebels.
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Library Documents

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Joint Chiefs of Staff Chairman Gen. Dan Caine Hold News Conference
Governments » United States » Executive Branch » Department of Defense
June 26, 2025
'Historically Successful' Strike on Iranian Nuclear Site Was 15 Years in the Making
Governments » United States » Executive Branch » Department of Defense
June 26, 2025
Statement From Director John Ratcliffe About Intelligence on Iran's Nuclear Program
Governments » United States » Executive Branch » Central Intelligence Agency
June 25, 2025
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Suppliers

L-Tong Electronic Technology Company
Missile
Added:
March 24, 2025

A China- and Hong Kong-based company; has procured or attempted to procure U.S.-origin items for Iran's weapons of mass destruction (WMD) and unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) programs, according to the U.S. Department of Commerce.

Shenzhen Jiachuang Weiye Technology Company, Ltd.
Missile
Added:
March 24, 2025

A China-based distributor of electronic components; has procured or attempted to procure U.S.-origin items for Iran's weapons of mass destruction (WMD) and unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) programs, according to the U.S. Department of Commerce.

Detail Technology (HK) Limited
Missile
Added:
March 24, 2025
A Hong Kong-based distributor of electronic components; associated with an address identified by the U.S. Department of Commerce as posing a high risk of diversion.
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