U.S. Can Only Confirm About A Third Of Iran's Missile Arsenal Destroyed: Report
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Key Points:
- U.S. intelligence estimates that about one-third of Iran’s missile arsenal has been definitively destroyed in the ongoing U.S. and Israeli military campaign, with another third likely damaged or buried in underground facilities.
- Despite significant strikes on over 10,000 Iranian military targets and sinking 92% of Iran’s large naval vessels, Iran retains a considerable missile inventory and continues to launch attacks, including recent ballistic missile and drone strikes on the UAE.
- The exact size of Iran’s pre-war missile stockpile is uncertain, with estimates ranging from 2,500 to 6,000 missiles, complicating assessments of the campaign’s effectiveness.
- Experts and U.S. officials acknowledge challenges in accurately assessing Iran’s missile capabilities due to extensive underground facilities and tunnels, which may protect and allow Iran to recover some weapons post-conflict.
- President Trump’s public claims about Iran having “very few rockets left” contrast with intelligence reports and expert opinions suggesting Iran still maintains significant military capabilities and poses ongoing threats in the region.
