imagine a country under heavy International scrutiny Fain for its controversial politics and Ambitions what if I tell you that this nation transformed into a missile superpower almost under the radar Iran a nation long perceived as a regional Pariah has quietly built one of the largest and most diverse missile arsenals in the Middle East but how did this happen who were the key players driving this transformation The Story begins in 1979 following the Islamic revolution that overthrew the Sha of Iran the new regime Guided by the principles of the Ayatollah Ki found itself in a hostile environment the ranar rock war from 1980 to 1988 showcased this vulnerability with Iraqi forces equipped with Advanced Weaponry from the West Iran faced a dire need for self-defense in this Crucible of conflict Iran began to develop its ballistic missile capabilities acquiring Soviet M scud missiles from Libya and North Korea this marked the starting point of an ambitious missile program aimed at compensating for the loss of traditional air power kidu Ran's Evolution into a missile superpower where its relationships with countries like North Korea and China initially relying on foreign Blueprints and Technology Iran adapted these systems to suit its strategic needs Iran established a reputation as a major hub for weapons proliferation supplying Regional Partners like Hezbollah and various militia groups amplifying its deterrent capabilities against adversaries such as Israel and the United States domestically a focus on self-sufficiency led to significant advances in missile technology the creation of the F family of missiles with remarkable precision and a range of up to 500 km exemplifies Iran's technical prowess Iran's bold announcement of the fat Hypersonic missile capable of traveling 15 times the speed of sound not only represented technological achievement but also a strategic message to its adversaries Iran's missile capabilities serve multifaceted purposes dets engagement in proxy conflicts and geopolitical signaling its missile AR is now viewed as a credible threat to US military forces and allies in the region Iran now Fields thousands of ballistic and cruise missiles capable of striking targets as far away as Israel and Southeast Europe the International Community has responded with a mix of sanctions and negotiations un Security Council resolution 22301 prohibits Iran from developing missiles designed to be nuclear capable yet the ball continues to rooll Iran's resolve to bolster its missile program appears unyielded