At the heart of the question is Iran’s missile arsenal and the other platforms and tools at its disposal to inflict pain on the US and others. Unlike the 12-day war that the US and Israel waged on Iran in June 2025, Khamenei’s killing appears to have convinced Tehran that the clash is a battle for the Islamic Republic’s very survival. That means that these missiles can reach Israel, US-linked bases across the Gulf and much of the wider region — but contrary to claims by Trump and some in his orbit, these missiles cannot come close to reaching the US.
Author: Enes Abuomer
Published at: 2026-03-01 23:56:48
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