BREAKING: Iran has conducted suspected missile tests near its capital, Tehran, on the evening of September 18, 2025, according to reports from outlets associated with the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC). While these launches have not been independently verified, they were visible across multiple provinces, with residents sharing videos and photos of glowing trails in the night sky.
This urgent development raises significant concerns, especially in the wake of recent military actions. The missile tests come just months after a 12-day conflict in June, during which Israel and the United States launched coordinated strikes targeting sites linked to Iran’s nuclear ambitions. The timing of these tests reflects Iran’s intention to assert its military capabilities and signal defiance amid increasing international scrutiny.
Reports indicate that residents in Tehran and the northeastern cities of Gorgan, Sari, and Semnan witnessed the launches, which were depicted in several videos circulated on social media. One clip, shared by the Iran Observer, suggested that numerous missiles are being prepared for a potential conflict with Israel, stating, “Numerous new missiles are being prepared for a possible new round of war with Israel.”
The Iranian missile program has been a focal point of tension with both Israel and Western powers. Tehran maintains that its missile capabilities are purely defensive. However, the renewed missile tests coincide with heightened discussions among European nations regarding the reimposition of sanctions over Iran’s alleged violations of the 2015 Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA).
In a statement released just a day before the missile launches, Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baqaei firmly rejected any negotiations with the U.S. concerning missile restrictions, framing such discussions as a barrier to diplomacy.
The international community is closely monitoring these developments. U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio expressed deep concern, stating, “A nuclear Iran governed by a radical cleric that possesses not just nuclear weapons but the missiles that could deliver those weapons far away is an unacceptable risk, not just for Israel, not just for the United States, but for the world.”
As tensions escalate, the U.N. Security Council is scheduled to vote on a draft resolution aimed at reinstating sanctions against Iran, highlighting the ongoing geopolitical stakes involved. With negotiations stalled and Iran continuing to advance its missile capabilities, the situation remains precarious, and regional tensions are expected to remain high.
Stay tuned for more updates as this story develops.
