The gap in the arms race has now narrowed. A handful of countries in the world have developed missile technology that can cover continental distances in a few minutes. These are called Intercontinental Ballistic Missiles (ICBM). These missiles can not only destroy the enemy sitting thousands of kilometers away, but are also adept at dodging modern defense systems. These missiles equipped with nuclear capability have today become the biggest basis of global politics and military balance.

Russia’s Doomsday Missile

Russia is currently considered to be the most powerful country in the world in terms of missile technology. Russia has RS-28 Sarmat, which is called ‘Doomsday Missile’. Its strike range is an incredible 18,000 kilometers, which means it can hit any corner of the earth. Apart from this, Russia also has a nuclear powered cruise missile named ‘Burevestnik’, whose range is considered unlimited. Russia’s RS-24 Yars missile is also capable of causing destruction up to a distance of 11,000 kilometers.

American Nuclear Triad and Minuteman Speed

The biggest pillar of America’s strategic strength is its ‘Minuteman III’ ballistic missile. This missile travels at an incredible speed of Mach 23 and is a key part of the American nuclear triad (land, air and water). Apart from this, America has missiles like ‘Trident II D5’ which are known to hit targets with extreme accuracy. America is constantly upgrading its technology, so that it can face any global challenge and maintain its military supremacy.

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China’s DF-41 and global reach

China has made unprecedented growth in its missile capability in the last few decades. China’s ‘DF-41’ (Dongfeng-41) missile covers the entire world with a range of 12,000 to 15,000 kilometers. Along with this, China also has submarine launched missiles like ‘JL-3’, whose range is between 10,000 to 12,000 kilometers. These Chinese missiles are capable of carrying multiple warheads (MIRVs), due to which a single missile can destroy multiple cities or bases simultaneously.

naval power of britain and france

Britain and France are also among the few countries which have global firepower. Britain deploys ‘Trident II’ missiles on its nuclear submarines, which have a range of 12,000 kilometers. Being deployed on submarines, they can reach anywhere in the world. At the same time, France has ‘M-51’ missile which is launched from a submarine. This missile, with a range of more than 10,000 kilometers, gives France the power to intervene militarily in any part of the world.

North Korea’s growing threat and Hwasong missile

North Korea has surprised the world with its missile technology in recent years. North Korea’s ‘Hwasong-15’ ballistic missile has a range of 13,000 kilometers, which is enough to target the US mainland. However, North Korea does not have nuclear-powered submarines, so its missile reach is limited to land-based launch pads. Nevertheless, it is among the top six countries in the world that have long-range strike capability.

India’s Agni-5 and strategic dominance

India has emerged as the seventh largest missile power in the world. India’s ‘Agni-5’ missile is included in the world’s top-10 ICBM category. Its range is between 7,000 and 8,000 kilometers, covering almost the entire Asia and large parts of Europe. India has developed this range specifically for the security and strategic balance of its borders. Due to the road-mobile launch system, it can be launched anywhere, which further strengthens India’s counter-attack capability.

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Iran is developing new and advanced missiles and drones to compete with globally powerful countries. Meanwhile, on Saturday (September 20, 2025), a mysterious item was seen on the sky of Tehran, which was discussed that this mysterious thing is an advanced missile developed by Iran.

Now on Sunday (September 21, 2025), an MP from Iran, while exposing the truth, said that this missile projection seen in the sky of Iran in a video went viral was a successful test of an ICBM (Intercontinental Ballistic Missile). This missile is made up of space launch vehicle (SLV) technology, which has a firepower of more than 10,000 kilometers.

Icbm air to surface missile

The Iranian MP claimed that this missile could reach the US and Europe as well. The new missile is taken from an SLV (satellite launch vehicle), which was part of the space program. It is one of the most advanced missile tests of Iran. Smoke marks were seen in the video, which are being told evidence of the projection.

Explain that ICBM is a long -range ballistic missile, which can penetrate the goals located at a distance of more than 5500 kilometers. It is an air to surface missile and it can also carry nuclear weapons.

Iran has no concrete proof of ICBM

However, a report by the US Defense Intelligence Agency (Dia, 2025) stated that Iran can develop an ICBM by 2035 if decided now. Currently, Iran has a medium-range ballistic missiles (MRBM) with a 2000–3000 km-range biliary-range like Khorramshahr-4 and Fatah-2, but there is no concrete evidence of ICBM.

According to the 2025 report by the Arms Control Association, Iran’s rocket program named Simarg is currently in the initial prototype phase. In future, it can be used to create a long distance intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM), but it is not so at the moment. The report also states that Iran has more than 3000 missiles, but it does not have any ICBM.

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The real identity of strength in the world is not only with army or weapons, but it is also seen which country has missiles to kill. Today we are talking about those intercontinental ballistic missiles (ICBMS), which once launched, thousands of kilometers away can destroy the enemy in a moment.

ICBM i.e. intercontinental ballistic missiles are the weapons that can kill 5,500 kilometers or more. These missiles carry nuclear weapons and are so fast that no one can stop them. Today’s ICBMS contains ‘MIRV’ technology, in which many targets can be attacked with the same missile.

Now the question arises that which countries of the world have the most powerful ICBMS? And do they include any Islamic country? Let’s know

Top 7 countries holding the most dangerous ICBM missiles in 2025

1. Russia-RS-28 Sarmat, RS-24 Yars, R-29RMU2.1 Layner

Russia has the largest stock of ICBMS – around 306 missiles, which can attack with 1,185 nuclear weapons. RS-28 Sarmat, popularly known as ‘Sautan II’, is considered the most dangerous missile in the world, which has a range of 18,000 kilometers.

2. China-DF-41, JL-2

China’s DF-41 missile can also be launched by a truck running on the road and can kill up to 15,000 kilometers. JL-2 launches from submarine and shows China’s maritime strength.

3. America-LGM-35 Sentinel, Minuteman III, Trident II D5

America is bringing new Sentinel missiles by removing its old Minuteman III missiles. The Trident II D5 missile is set up in submarines of both the US and Britain.

4. Britain – Trident II D5

Britain’s strength is in its submarines. Trident II D5 missiles can attack several targets at once.

5. France – M51

France’s M51 missile is fired from submarine and can attack up to 10,000 kilometers. This missile is also equipped with MIRV.

6. India-Agni-V

India’s most powerful missile is Agni-V, which can kill 5,000 to 8,000 kilometers. This missile runs from mobile launcher, that is, it can be launched from anywhere.

Does an Islamic country also have ICBM?
No, so far no Islamic country has made such a long distance ballistic missiles that can come in this list. Countries like Pakistan and Iran have missiles for a few thousand kilometers, but they do not fall in the category of ICBM.

Even in 2025, nuclear strength and long -range missiles are with only a few countries. Russia, America and China are at the forefront of this race. India has also made its place. But till now no Islamic country has achieved that position in this technology.

The security balance of the world revolves around these missiles-and these missiles are not only a symbol of strength, but also the test of responsibility.