What weapons is the US using against Iran
Published: 09:55 PM, 14 March 2026
The US is using a large part of its sophisticated military power in the campaign against Iran in the Middle East. This campaign is also seen as the largest demonstration of US military power, including aircraft, missiles, drones, warships and advanced communications and surveillance technology. The country has.
It has the world's largest aircraft fleet. The number of aircraft is more than 13,000. It also has about 5,200 nuclear warheads. The US has used more than 20 types of aircraft, ships and missiles in the war against Iran. Al Jazeera.
Stealth bombers: Among the most powerful weapons of the US in this war is the B-2 stealth bomber. This aircraft can carry both conventional and nuclear weapons. This aircraft was also used to drop bunker-busting bombs on Iran's nuclear facilities in June last year. In addition, the B-1 bomber has also been used, which is one of the fastest bombers in the US Air Force. It is designed for precision and mass attacks and can carry up to 24 cruise missiles at a time.
Drone technology: The United States is using various types of drones against Iran. The Lucas drone is being used for the first time. The price of this drone is between $35,000 and $75,000. The MQ-9 Raptor drone has also been used. It can stay in the air for 27 hours and is used for targeted attacks and destruction of mobile ballistic missile launchers.
Laser-guided weapons: According to the US President's claim, when a missile launcher is detected, it can be targeted within four minutes. This indicates the use of laser-guided missiles. Such weapons can hit targets in residential areas with relatively low collateral damage.
Long-range missiles: The Precision Strike Missile is one of the most modern missiles of the US military. This ground-based missile can hit at a distance of more than 499 km. It has been used in the war to attack Iranian ships and important strategic targets. The United States has also used the world's most famous cruise missiles, the Tomahawk. Each costs about $2 million and is usually launched from the sea.
Aircraft Carriers: The United States has two large aircraft carriers deployed in the Middle East. One of them is the Gerald Ford, which costs about $13 billion and is the world's most expensive warship. The other is the Abraham Lincoln, which was built in the 1980s and cost about $4.5 billion at the time. Each carrier can carry up to 90 warplanes.
Fighters: Various types of US fighter aircraft are taking part in the operation. These include the F-16, F/A-18, F-22, F-35 and A10-1, the F-22 being one of the most expensive fighter aircraft in the world.
Electronic Warfare: An electronic attack aircraft called the EA-18G was also used in the operation. It has advanced jamming systems that can disrupt enemy communications and detect and disable enemy radar and electronic threats.
Flying radar and surveillance aircraft: The E-3 Sentry aircraft is used to monitor Iranian airspace. It can detect drones or ballistic missile launches from a distance and instruct fighter jets to intercept them. Another aircraft is the E-2 Hawkeye, which is capable of detecting enemy aircraft and ships.

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