US intelligence: Iran still has up to 2,500 missiles
<i>The Wall Street Journal</i> reports that US intelligence estimates Iran retains up to 2,500 missiles and is rebuilding its arsenal.
According to US intelligence assessments cited by The Wall Street Journal, Iran is believed to possess between 1,500 and 2,500 missiles. Even the lower estimate represents over half of Iran's estimated pre-war stockpile. While it is challenging to determine the precise number of missiles, Iran is still capable of launching significant attacks.
An expert on the Iranian military, Jim Lamson, a former CIA analyst and visiting research fellow at King’s College London, acknowledged the difficulties in estimating Iran's exact military capabilities, stating that it remains highly uncertain even with classified information.
The restoration of many of Iran's military capabilities has influenced President Donald Trump's decision-making process regarding further strikes in coordination with Israel. Bloomberg reported that an intelligence estimate suggests Iran has the capability to produce around 50 ballistic missiles per month, despite the damage caused to its industrial capacity during the recent conflict. Additionally, thousands of Shahed-type strike weapons may still be in Iran's arsenal.
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