Iran changes its missile policy – and Europe has good reason to worry

Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps announced the removal of the 2,000 km range limit on ballistic missiles, a move that could expand the threat to Israel and Europe. A report on Al Jazeera examined the implications, including a threat to American bases on the continent.

Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps announced the removal of the 2,000-kilometer range limit on ballistic missiles, a decision that could allow Tehran to launch missiles at Israel from deep within its territory and expand the threat to European countries. The report, published on Al Jazeera, examines the implications, including a threat to American military bases in Europe. IRGC spokesman Brigadier General Hossein Mohebi declared that the limit has been lifted but did not clarify whether operational missiles with a range exceeding 2,000 km exist. Iranian commentator Mohammad Taheri claimed that technologically, a range of 4,000 km is achievable, which would cover most of Europe and North Africa. Expert Mohand Saloum estimated that Iran might be capable of a range of about 5,000 km, but operational effectiveness is a separate question. The decision is intended to deter the US and Europe and increase pressure on the Trump administration to reach an agreement.