Intermediate-range missiles are weapons designed to strike targets at distances between 1,000 and 5,500 kilometers. They can carry conventional or nuclear warheads and are often launched from mobile platforms, making them difficult to detect and intercept. These missiles play a significant role in military strategy, providing countries with the ability to project power over long distances. The development and deployment of intermediate-range missiles have been a point of contention in international relations, particularly during the Cold War. Treaties like the Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces Treaty aimed to limit their proliferation, but tensions have risen in recent years as some nations have resumed testing and developing these systems.