TEHRAN, November 10, 2026 — Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps unveiled a new “Hormuz” missile that it says can home in on enemy radar emissions, while U.S. President Donald Trump declared the conflict “effectively over” even as the naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz continues.
New Anti‑Radar Weapon
General Ali Balali, adviser to the IRGC Aerospace Force commander, told reporters the Hormuz missile can detect and strike radar equipment by following the waves it emits, a principle known as anti‑radiation homing during the terminal phase of flight . Balali added that Iran possesses domestic capacity to produce the materials, components and propellants for both solid‑ and liquid‑fuel missiles . No technical data on range, speed or warhead were released.
Historical Context
The name “Hormuz” first appeared in May 2014 when Iran displayed the Hormuz‑1, a ballistic anti‑radiation missile reported to have a range of about 300 kilometres and the ability to home in on radar emissions during its final approach . Analysts have distinguished Hormuz‑1 as a land‑or‑ship radar‑targeting system, while a separate Hormuz‑2 is described as an anti‑ship missile. The current claim does not clarify whether the new weapon is a fresh design, an upgrade, or a re‑branding of the earlier system.
U.S. Response and Ongoing Blockade
President Trump, speaking after a meeting with Qatar’s prime minister, said Iran is “militarily, effectively over” but emphasized that the United States will maintain the naval blockade and Operation Iron Gate, a task force aimed at interdicting Iranian military technology and revenue streams across land borders and the Caspian Sea . He added that fresh air strikes are “highly unlikely” if progress is seen in the peace process, though U.S. forces have identified 38 bridges that could be targeted in an hour .
Task Force Iron Gate
U.S. Central Command announced the creation of Task Force Iron Gate to extend the success of the naval blockade to overland routes, seeking to prevent the flow of advanced weapons and sanctioned items through Iran’s borders and the Caspian Sea . Iran’s military dismissed the task force as “word play” .
Russian Military Cooperation
Leaked documents show that Russia’s Vympel defense firm prepared an export order for 90 helicopter‑mounted launchers, coded “K‑10,” intended for Iran’s LMUR (Kh‑39) precision‑guided missiles . The order, dated May 2024, lists component shipments through December 2025, though delivery status remains unconfirmed . The launchers would enable Iranian attack helicopters to fire two‑missile twin‑rail systems, potentially enhancing precision‑strike capability in the region.
Regional Reactions
Israel’s foreign ministry warned that Iran remains a threat beyond the Middle East, citing recent cyberattacks in France and threats to U.S. bases in Britain . Iran’s Supreme National Security Council secretary Mohsen Rezaei rejected reports of negotiations, accusing Washington of fabricating “fake news” and urging recognition of a new regional order .
What the Hormuz Missile Means
If the missile operates as described, it could threaten naval and coastal radar installations that support the U.S. blockade, potentially complicating enforcement of the maritime interdiction. The capability to strike radar emitters would force adversaries to reduce or conceal radar use, limiting situational awareness in the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz, through which roughly 20 percent of global oil shipments pass.
President Trump reiterated that U.S. forces remain “locked and loaded” and ready to act if conditions change, even as he expressed optimism that the conflict is moving toward an end .
Sources
- Iran downplays new U.S. task force aimed at disrupting ground transport routes
- Trump Says 'Very Unlikely' To Launch Fresh Iran Strikes If Talks Progress
- Iran unveils the Hormuz missile to destroy radars
- US Iran War Live Updates: Trump signals 'positive momentum' towards end of Iran conflict after Qatar PM talks – The Times of India
- IRGC adviser says Hormuz missile targets enemy radar systems
- Russia built missile launchers for Iran, leaked documents suggest
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