“Befitting reply will be given…”: Anurag Thakur on Anantnag Encounter

Following joint U.S. and Israeli strikes, Iran has signaled retaliation — and its response rests on one of the Middle East’s largest missile and drone arsenals. From short-range battlefield rockets to medium-range ballistic missiles capable of reaching Israel and Gulf states, Tehran has built a layered deterrence network designed to offset its aging air force. Cruise missiles and one-way attack drones add a low-flying, hard-to-detect threat, while underground “missile cities” enhance survivability in prolonged conflict. Though Iran’s missiles cannot reach the U.S. mainland, their regional range reshapes the strategic map, placing key military bases, infrastructure, and shipping corridors within striking distance. Watch#Iran #MissileArsenal #DroneWarfare #MiddleEastTensions #BallisticMissiles #DefenseAnalysis #Geopolitics #MilitaryPower #BreakingNews #RegionalSecurity #Tehran #WarWatch