Archive · 23 Dec 2025
Iran Conducts Missile Drills Amid Tensions
Iran recently held missile drills in several cities, including Tehran, Isfahan, and Mashhad.
State media showed videos of what appeared to be missile launches, but later denied that missiles were tested, saying the images were of high-altitude aircraft.
Western powers, including the U.S. and Israel, view Iran's missile program as a threat to Middle East stability.
Israeli officials are concerned that Iran is rebuilding nuclear enrichment sites that were bombed in June and are preparing options for attacking Iran's missile program again.
Earlier this month, Iran's navy held a two-day exercise to counter foreign threats.
Iran conducted missile drills in Tehran, Isfahan, and Mashhad on December 22, 2020.
State media initially showed videos of missile launches but later denied testing missiles, claiming the images were of high-altitude aircraft.
Western powers, including the U.S. and Israel, view Iran's missile program as a threat to Middle East stability.
Israeli officials are concerned about Iran reconstituting nuclear enrichment sites and are preparing options for attacking Iran's missile program.
Iran's navy held a two-day exercise earlier in December to counter foreign threats.
- Who
- Iran, U.S., Israel
- What
- Missile drills and potential military action
- When
- December 22, 2020
- Where
- Tehran, Isfahan, Mashhad
- Why
- To demonstrate military capability and respond to perceived threats
- Date
- December 22, 2020
- Location
- Tehran, Isfahan, Mashhad
- Missile Type
- Ballistic and cruise missiles
- Involved Parties
- Iran, U.S., Israel
- Previous Exercise
- Two-day naval exercise earlier in December