Iran Missile Range — Strategic Assessment

Analysis — March 2026

Iran's 4,000-km Strike Attempt: What It Means for the Map

A missile aimed at Diego Garcia suggests Tehran's reach could be twice what was previously assumed. Twenty capitals may need to recalculate.

Range Escalation
Pre-2026
Possible
0
2,000 km Previous max
4,000 km Mar 2026
4,500+ Projected
2× Range Increase

Iran's attempted strike on Diego Garcia raises the possibility that Tehran's missile reach extends far beyond prior estimates — potentially placing 20 capitals from Baghdad to London in a newly relevant threat band. Select any city in the bar above or scroll through the assessments below.

City-by-City Assessment
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Zone 1: 0–2,000 km (Known threat)
Zone 2: 2,000–3,000 km (Credible threat)
Zone 3: 3,000–4,000 km (Newly indicated)
Zone 4: 4,000–4,500 km (Edge of range)
Beyond 4,500 km
Diego Garcia flight path
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