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Iran’s Revolutionary Guard Media Highlights Arsenal Capable of Striking Israel

The Permanent Exhibition of Ballistic Missiles belonging to the Revolutionary Guard in Tehran, Iran (Fars News Agency)
The Permanent Exhibition of Ballistic Missiles belonging to the Revolutionary Guard in Tehran, Iran (Fars News Agency)
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Iran’s Revolutionary Guard Media Highlights Arsenal Capable of Striking Israel

The Permanent Exhibition of Ballistic Missiles belonging to the Revolutionary Guard in Tehran, Iran (Fars News Agency)
The Permanent Exhibition of Ballistic Missiles belonging to the Revolutionary Guard in Tehran, Iran (Fars News Agency)

As tensions rise between Iran and Israel following the killing of Iranian Revolutionary Guard leaders in Syria, a Tehran newspaper, “Hamshahri,” showcased nine Iranian ballistic missiles, claiming they could target Israel.

However, it’s unclear if they’re ready for deployment.

The newspaper’s report is part of a broader media push by the Revolutionary Guard, amid threats from Iranian officials of retaliating against Israel.

Hamshahri’s editorial team, now aligned with the hardline Revolutionary Guard, reflects a shift from its previous reformist stance.

Iranian authorities vow a response to Israel, though it’s uncertain if they’ll launch missiles from their territory.

Iran has previously attacked Syria, Iraq, and Pakistan with missiles and drones.

If Iran attacks Israel, it would be the first test of Israel’s defenses against Iran’s claimed “deterrent” ballistic missiles.

These missiles range from 1,400 km to 2,500 km. Some are in use, while others, like the supersonic “Fateh-2” showcased last November, are yet to be deployed.

It appears that the Fateh-2 missile is still in the production phase and hasn’t been tested yet. It might take years before it’s ready for mass production.

Iran hasn’t revealed the exact specifications of the Fateh-2 missile as of last November.

However, according to Hamshahri, it’s believed to have a range of up to 1,400 km.

In June, Iran’s Revolutionary Guard revealed the “Fateh-1” missile, reaching 1,400 km. It’s unclear if it’s been tested.

Hamshahri listed various missiles: Khormashahr 4 (2,000 km), Sejjil (2,500 km), Qasem Soleimani (1,400 km), Qadr (1,950 km), Emad (1,700 km), and Shahab 3 (2,000 km) fueled by liquid.

The Sejjil ballistic missile was first tested in 2008, reaching 2,000 km with a two-stage design and solid fuel.

Khormashahr and Qassem Soleimani missiles joined service last August. President Ebrahim Raisi ordered arming both units in the Guards and Army.

Iran unveiled the fourth-gen Khormashahr missile in 2016, tested in January 2017, drawing criticism for violating Resolution 2231.

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Taiwan Begins 5-Day Military Drill with Tanks Patrolling Streets

This picture taken and released by Taiwan's Central News Agency (CNA) on June 22, 2026 shows a row of armored military vehicles driving along the highway in Taoyuan, Taiwan. (AFP photo / CNA Photo)
This picture taken and released by Taiwan's Central News Agency (CNA) on June 22, 2026 shows a row of armored military vehicles driving along the highway in Taoyuan, Taiwan. (AFP photo / CNA Photo)
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Taiwan Begins 5-Day Military Drill with Tanks Patrolling Streets

This picture taken and released by Taiwan's Central News Agency (CNA) on June 22, 2026 shows a row of armored military vehicles driving along the highway in Taoyuan, Taiwan. (AFP photo / CNA Photo)
This picture taken and released by Taiwan's Central News Agency (CNA) on June 22, 2026 shows a row of armored military vehicles driving along the highway in Taoyuan, Taiwan. (AFP photo / CNA Photo)

Taiwan kicked off a five-day set of military drills on Monday aimed at boosting the island's combat readiness in case of a Chinese military attack.

In the city of Taoyuan, home to the island's largest international airport, tanks drove down city streets and highways, videos and photos of the exercise showed, as armored vehicles from the Army’s 269th Infantry Brigade conducted combat readiness patrols morning.

The Immediate Combat Readiness Exercises are meant to test how rapidly military units can deploy, especially in the face of a possible sudden escalation of Chinese grey-zone warfare. Grey-zone tactics refer to a range of aggressive tactics that vary from navy ship patrols to drone flights, but fall short of direct combat.

The exercises, announced Sunday afternoon, are meant to be realistic, the Ministry of Defense said in a statement, with an emphasis on “real-time, live-fire and on-site."

These exercises are designed to simulate what would happen before enemy forces launched their ships, according to Taiwan's semi-official Central News Agency. The series of exercises could also include impromptu ones in the future, including real-time responses to Chinese military drills.

China's People's Liberation Army sent 23 aircraft towards Taiwan from Sunday into Monday morning, according to Taiwan's defense ministry. That was accompanied by seven navy ships and five other Chinese government ships. China sends war planes, drones and navy ships towards the island on a daily basis.

Taiwan regularly conducts combat readiness drills as it seeks to bolster its defense capabilities amid ongoing military pressure from China, which claims the self-governed island as its own territory and has not ruled out the use of force to bring it under its control. Earlier in June, Taiwan fired rockets in China's direction for the first time as part of a military exercise.

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EU Chief Hails 'Statesman' Starmer after Resignation

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen gives a press statement on sanctions against Russia at the EU headquarters in Brussels on June 9, 2026. (Photo by Nicolas TUCAT / AFP)
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen gives a press statement on sanctions against Russia at the EU headquarters in Brussels on June 9, 2026. (Photo by Nicolas TUCAT / AFP)
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EU Chief Hails 'Statesman' Starmer after Resignation

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen gives a press statement on sanctions against Russia at the EU headquarters in Brussels on June 9, 2026. (Photo by Nicolas TUCAT / AFP)
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen gives a press statement on sanctions against Russia at the EU headquarters in Brussels on June 9, 2026. (Photo by Nicolas TUCAT / AFP)

EU chief Ursula von der Leyen on Monday praised British Prime Minister Keir Starmer for bolstering "European" security after he announced his resignation.

"It can take many leaders years to grow into the statesman you became in just two years. European and Ukrainian security is stronger because of you. Thank you, dear Keir," the European Commission president posted online.

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Leaders of European Powers to Meet for Ukraine Talks

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz speaks to the press at the European Union leaders' summit in Brussels, Belgium June 19, 2026. (Reuters)
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz speaks to the press at the European Union leaders' summit in Brussels, Belgium June 19, 2026. (Reuters)
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Leaders of European Powers to Meet for Ukraine Talks

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz speaks to the press at the European Union leaders' summit in Brussels, Belgium June 19, 2026. (Reuters)
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz speaks to the press at the European Union leaders' summit in Brussels, Belgium June 19, 2026. (Reuters)

The leaders of Europe's top military powers will meet Wednesday in Berlin, Italy said on Monday, as Europe aims to play a bigger role in trying to end the Ukraine war.

The government said Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni would attend the meeting with her British, French, German and Polish counterparts.

The announcement came just before British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said he would resign but remain in office until a new leader is chosen, meaning he could still attend the meeting.

The E5 group was formed in 2024 following increasing calls for European rearmament and to improve coordination to support Ukraine against the Russian invasion.

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz had said the meeting would take place this week without specifying a date.

At last week's G7 summit attended by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, leaders agreed to increase supplies of air defense equipment to Ukraine and boost sanctions on Russia.

The G7 leaders also agreed to grant licenses for Ukraine-based companies to produce long-range missiles and air defense systems, a diplomatic source said.

But Zelensky has called for Europe to do more as US efforts to end the fighting have faded.

A European Union official said EU chief Antonio Costa's office had made "brief contacts at diplomatic level" with Moscow aimed at opening communication channels.

But some EU states have been wary about reaching out to Kremlin, with diplomats saying several leaders pushed backed against Costa's efforts at last week's EU summit in Brussels.