Iran plays a central role in the Middle East not only due to its political and military influence, but also because of its advanced capabilities in weapons development and distribution. As part of the vision laid out by Qassem Soleimani, the late commander of the Quds Force killed in 2020, Iran has transferred advanced weaponry to its proxy militias across the region\u2014including ballistic missiles, UAVs, and cruise missiles.<\/p>\n
The Houthis in Yemen are among the most active users of this Iranian-supplied technology.<\/p>\n
Ballistic Missiles Reaching Israel<\/strong> Fateh-1 (Palestine-2):<\/strong> This medium-range ballistic missile, known to the Houthis as “Palestine 2,” was first unveiled by Iran’s Revolutionary Guards Air Force in June 2023. It can reach speeds of up to Mach 15 and features a maneuverable warhead with a range of around 1,400 kilometers. The name \u201cFateh\u201d (meaning \u201cconqueror\u201d or \u201cvictor\u201d) was reportedly assigned by the Supreme Leader of Iran.<\/p>\n Zolfaghar:<\/strong> A single-stage mobile missile using solid fuel, Zolfaghar is considered an advanced generation of the Fateh series. Entering service in 2017 with a declared range of 700 kilometers, its use from Yemen against central Israel suggests an actual range exceeding 1,000 kilometers\u2014implying an upgraded version.
\nAmong the Houthis\u2019 most advanced weapons identified recently are three Iranian-origin ballistic missiles:<\/p>\n
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