Overview
- U.S. intelligence, cited by CNN, now judges that nearly half of Iran’s missile launchers remain operational despite sustained attacks.
- Reuters reporting says Washington can only confirm destruction of about one third of Iran’s missile stockpile, underscoring uncertain battle damage.
- Thousands of Iranian one-way attack drones are still available, according to the latest U.S. assessments reported by LiveMint.
- Iran entered the war with roughly 1,500 to 3,000 missiles and was building over 100 a month, and officials say production is accelerating to replace losses.
- President Trump has said Iran’s launch and production capacity is largely shattered, a claim that contrasts with these intelligence assessments.