Inside Iran’s Missile War

Inside Iran’s Missile War

From Deep Dive by DeepDiveDotEarth

April 4, 2026 · 42 min · Season 2 · Episode 9

About this episode

This episode examines Iran's missile program and its implications for the ongoing conflict in the Middle East.

Iran’s missile program sits at the centre of the current escalation in the Middle East. In this episode, we examine the key issues raised in the April 3, 2026 Iran Update Special Report by the Institute for the Study of War and the Critical Threats Project. The report argues that the ongoing U.S.–Israeli military campaign is not simply about retaliation—it is a deliberate effort to degrade Iran’s missile ecosystem, including launch platforms, production facilities, and the wider defense industrial network that sustains them. But how vulnerable is Iran’s missile infrastructure? And how quickly could Tehran rebuild if these capabilities are damaged? We focus on the strategic questions at the heart of the report: whether military pressure can meaningfully weaken Iran’s long-term strike capability, how Iran might respond through its regional partners and proxy networks, and what these developments mean for escalation risks across the Middle East. Join us as we unpack the policy and security implications of targeting Iran’s missile program—and what it could mean for the future of the conflict. 🎙️🌍

Topics covered

  • Iran's missile program
  • Middle East conflict
  • U.S.-Israeli military campaign
  • military strategy
  • regional partners
  • escalation risks

Keywords

  • missile program
  • Iran
  • U.S.-Israeli campaign
  • military pressure
  • regional proxies
  • escalation risks
  • defense industrial network

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Institute for the Study of War, Critical Threats Project

Places: Israel, Iran, Middle East, U.S., Tehran

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