It is rarely publicized that Imam Ali Khamenei instructed Iran's aerospace officials to maintain a 2,000 kilometer cap on the range of the country's ballistic missiles, and that this restriction was imposed for a reason. Imam Mujtaba Khamenei has now removed this restriction. However, missile production continues, and missiles currently in production may incorporate long-range capabilities, extending beyond the previous 2,000 kilometer limit.
This could have significant implications for targets in Europe, including locations used to support military operations against Iran, as well as targets throughout South Asia. This is a big development that requires a lot of attention. With Imam Mujtaba Khamenei now exercising his authority as Wali al-Faqah, questions surrounding Iran's missile doctrine, strategic deterrence posture and possible implications for its nuclear doctrine have become topics of increasing debate.