Iran maintains significant military industrial capacity, stockpiling 50 missiles a month - report
Despite major damage to its military infrastructure, the Islamic Republic of Iran "likely has at least 1,700 ballistic missiles remaining," and is building more every day, according to reports.
A recent intelligence report indicates that Iran maintains a substantial military industrial capacity, capable of producing approximately 50 ballistic missiles each month, even after significant damage to its infrastructure during the recent conflict between Iran, the US, and Israel. According to the report, Iran likely possesses around 1,700 ballistic missiles, with daily construction ongoing.
The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) showcased an underground missile city during a recent unveiling, featuring ballistic and cruise missiles along with their launchers. The Chief of Staff of Iran's Armed Forces, Maj.-Gen. Ali Abdollahi, stated that advanced missiles could have a profound impact on the battlefield, suggesting a readiness to retaliate beyond the region if provoked.
Iran has recently abandoned its self-imposed 2,000-kilometer missile range limit and has threatened to target US bases in Europe if attacked. In March, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu claimed that Iran had lost the ability to enrich uranium and produce ballistic missiles after 20 days of airstrikes. US President Donald Trump echoed similar sentiments, stating that nearly 85% of Iran's manufacturing capacity was destroyed.
Despite these claims, Iran has continued to advance its nuclear weapons program and missile capabilities, with the IRGC recently unveiling a new hypersonic missile, the Fatah-2, capable of reaching up to 18,500 kilometers per hour, potentially reaching the mainland United States.
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