The US military is considering deploying a long-range hypersonic missile system to the Middle East, potentially targeting ballistic missile launchers inside Iran, according to a report by Bloomberg.
The proposal, said to have originated from US Central Command, argues that Iranian forces have repositioned key missile launchers beyond the reach of existing systems such as the Precision Strike Missile, which has a range of just over 300 miles. A hypersonic option, officials believe, would provide the capability to strike distant, heavily defended, and time-sensitive targets.
If approved, the move would mark the first operational deployment of the US Army’s Long-Range Hypersonic Weapon, known as “Dark Eagle,” which has a reported range of approximately 1,725 miles. The system is designed to deliver rapid, high-precision conventional strikes and is still in the advanced stages of development, not yet formally declared fully operational.
The request has not been publicly disclosed, and it comes amid a fragile ceasefire between Washington and Tehran that has been in place since early April. Despite this, President Donald Trump has repeatedly warned of possible renewed military action if diplomatic efforts fail to produce a lasting agreement.
Recent developments suggest that negotiations between the US and Iran remain stalled, with both sides accusing each other of delaying progress. Meanwhile, regional tensions continue to simmer, particularly around strategic waterways and missile deployments.
According to available estimates, each hypersonic missile could cost around $15 million, with limited numbers currently produced, while a full battery system may cost up to $2.7 billion. Analysts note that rivals such as Russia and China have already fielded similar hypersonic capabilities, increasing pressure on Washington to accelerate its own deployment.
US Central Command has not issued an official response to the report.
