Iran Reveals "Cluster" Missile That Transforms into 80 Bombs

Hossein Ali Haji Deligani, Deputy Chairman of the Supervisory Committee in the Iranian Parliament, confirmed on Tuesday (May 5, 2026) that Iran possesses a high-capacity "cluster" missile, each of which can transform into 80 separate bombs after launch.

Deligani stated in a statement that "if ten missiles are launched at once, we are talking about 800 bombs," noting that "can any air defense system, such as THAAD or Patriot, intercept this number?" in reference to the two famous American air defense systems.

This statement comes at a time when the unprecedented war is escalating between Iran on one side, and the United States and Israel on the other, with continued maritime tension in the Strait of Hormuz and the exchange of force messages between the two sides, while this weapon is being revealed amid a highly tense phase following mutual attacks since February 28, which led to fundamental changes in the rules of engagement.

Iran has sought in recent weeks to establish a new deterrence equation, which included direct threats to close or restrict passage in the Strait of Hormuz, in addition to repeatedly revealing missile capabilities and long-range drones.