While the geography of armed conflicts in the Middle East is expanding, news about Tehran's military capabilities is alarming the world. Especially the speculation about strikes on overseas military bases further complicated the situation. Zamin.uz analyzes the real capabilities of Iranian missiles and their potential impact on European security.
The tension in the Middle East has reached a new level. The world's attention is focused on the strategic base of Diego Garcia in the Indian Ocean. If Iran's ability to strike this point is confirmed, this means that the range of missiles in Tehran's arsenal has exceeded 4,000 kilometers. This indicates that the previous 2,500-kilometer restrictions are in history.
4000 kilometers: How true is this?
Military experts are carefully studying the possible attack on Diego Garcia. Although this information has not yet been officially confirmed, experts put forward two main versions:
- Modernized "Khorramshahr": Updated modifications of this type of missile may have significantly increased the range.
- Space technologies: systems based on Iranian satellite carrier rockets are capable of long-range flight, but their accuracy remains questionable.
Is European security at stake?
If Iran has actually covered a distance of 4,000 kilometers, this means that a number of EU countries could theoretically become targets.
- NATO's response: The North Atlantic Alliance has already put its air defense systems on high alert.
- Modern shield: European countries' missile defense systems are capable of neutralizing any threat, experts believe.
Important: Increasing the distance leads to a decrease in accuracy. That is, the rocket can fly 4000 kilometers, but high-tech guidance systems are required to accurately hit the target.
Global security and new scenarios
Discussions about the arrival of Iranian missiles in Europe are currently based only on probable scenarios. However, the emergence of such disputes shows that the scope of the conflict in the Middle East is moving beyond regional borders to a global scale.
Dear readers, do you think Iran's missile capabilities can really change the world map? Do such reports prevent a peaceful settlement of the situation?
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