US intelligence said to assess around half of Iran’s missile launchers still intact
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Key Points:
- US intelligence estimates that about half of Iran's ballistic missile launchers remain intact despite extensive US and Israeli airstrikes, with some launchers inaccessible due to being buried under rubble.
- Israel claims to have destroyed or disabled around 60% of Iran’s estimated 470 missile launchers, though discrepancies with US assessments may stem from differing definitions of operational status.
- Iran retains large stockpiles of attack drones and coastal defense cruise missiles, and while its navy has been largely neutralized, the IRGC naval forces maintain about half of their capabilities, including numerous small boats and unmanned vessels.
- President Trump stated that Israel will follow his orders to stop fighting if he decides to end the war, highlighting his control over the conflict’s timeline despite pressure from Israeli and Saudi leaders to continue.
- The White House and Pentagon strongly disputed reports suggesting setbacks, asserting that US military objectives are ahead of schedule and that Iranian missile and drone attacks have significantly decreased.
