Understanding Putin's Sarmat Missile Capabilities

As of October 4, 2025, the Middle East remains on high alert following escalating tensions between Israel and Iran. In June, Israel launched Operation Rising Lion, a large-scale preemptive strike targeting Iran's nuclear facilities, missile production sites, and military leadership. Iran responded with Operation True Promise III, unleashing over 150 ballistic missiles and more than 100 drones toward Israel. Despite Israel's advanced defense systems, such as the Iron Dome, the Iranian missiles, i