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^ As can already be seen in the infographic, Barq-1 has smaller dimensions than Barq-2 (Taer-2B). So Barq-1 is not actually a Taer-2A but a slightly slimmer missile wit the same 50 km range.

Yes, I remember reading that its CWIR is used in bad weather conditions when its EO/IR sensors aren't effective. The missiles then switch to their SARH guidance mode.

It's called 'مطيع' (Muti`) and is also being described as a ballistic 'أرض-جو' (surface-to-air) missile in the official poster.

To add to what @TheImmortal has already said: Taer-3 is not directly competing with Sayyad-4. Taer-3 has a stated range of 200 km but against low-maneuverable targets (e.g. MALE/HALE UAVs, AWACS, bombers). Sayyad-4A/B are higher performant. The part about Sadid-630 is mostly speculation. Judging...

^ 180 km range for such a small mini-AShCM is really impressive. It seems to be based off Heydar ALCM. A containerized version with foldable wings would easily fit in Nasir (CM-90) missile containers for Iran's missile speedboat fleet.

3rd Khordad’s evolution: Original 3rd Khordad w/ 50-km-range Taer-2A (Buk-M2 level) -> 3rd Khordad w/ 70-km-range Taer-2B + upgraded radar (Buk-M3 level) -> 3rd Khordad w/ 105-km-range Taer-2C (exceeding Buk-M3 level) -> 3rd Khordad w/ 200-km-range Taer-3 -> 3rd Khordad w/ 6x 200-km-range Taer-3...