Nuclear Weapons in the Middle East & South Asia

Nine countries possess nuclear weapons worldwide. This report examines the four states with nuclear arsenals or threshold capabilities in the Middle East and South Asia — Israel, India, Pakistan, and Iran — covering when each country built or acquired these weapons, warhead counts, weapon yields, delivery technologies, and maximum deployment range. As of January 2025, approximately 12,241 nuclear warheads exist globally, with about 9,614 in military stockpiles. The interactive map below shows each country's maximum weapon reach.