Iran tests ballistic missile with two-ton warhead amid rising tensions with US
Defense minister says missile underscores deterrence capability as nuclear talks stall and U.S. threats escalate
TEHRAN, Iran (MNTV) — Iran has successfully tested a ballistic missile carrying a two-ton warhead, Defense Minister Brigadier General Aziz Nasirzadeh said, signaling a show of strength amid heightened tensions with the United States over stalled nuclear negotiations.
Speaking to reporters after a cabinet meeting in Tehran, Nasirzadeh said the missile trial highlighted Iran’s commitment to advancing its defense industry.
According to Iranian news sources, he warned that any military action against Iran would trigger a “swift and crushing” response.
“Iran’s armed forces have the upper hand in any confrontation,” he said. “If a conflict is imposed on us, we will strike designated targets. The aggressor will face significant losses, and America will be forced to withdraw from the region.”
The announcement came a day after U.S. Army General Michael “Erik” Kurilla, head of U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM), told a congressional hearing that the Pentagon was prepared with a broad range of military options if diplomacy with Iran fails.
“Such remarks are nothing new,” Nasirzadeh responded. “But we do not accept threats. Our defense capabilities are not up for negotiation.”
While Washington has long threatened to target Iran’s nuclear infrastructure, Iranian officials insist that their atomic program is peaceful and stress that they seek a balanced agreement with global powers—without coercion or surrendering their national rights.
Iran’s test of a high-mass warhead marks a significant leap in indigenous missile development.
Defense analyst Abbas Kharabaf told the Tehran Times that designing a missile capable of carrying a two-ton payload at hypersonic speeds requires advanced engineering in propulsion, aerodynamics, and materials.
“This achievement is a milestone for Iran’s aerospace sector,” Kharabaf said. He noted that the warhead is compatible with Iran’s existing arsenal, including the Khorramshahr and Emad missile systems.
According to Kharabaf, the warhead’s tri-conic design minimizes radar detection, while its thermal shielding allows it to survive high-temperature reentry.
Most notably, it may feature a maneuverable reentry vehicle (MaRV), enabling course adjustments during the terminal phase to evade missile defense systems and increase target precision.
The missile’s payload capacity makes it ideal for striking fortified military assets such as underground bunkers, command centers, and strategic airfields.
“Speed, accuracy, and payload together equal strategic deterrence,” Kharabaf said. “This is not just a single missile—it represents Iran’s rising stature in missile technology.”
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