Battered but not broken: The status of Iran's post-war ballistic missile arsenal
Despite a US-Israeli war against Iran, Tehran's ballistic missile arsenal remains largely intact, with estimates suggesting 70% of pre-war stocks and 60% of launchers remain. Experts believe Iran can quickly rebuild its arsenal and emerge as a more powerful force.
The US-Israeli war against Iran aimed to destroy its ballistic missile program, but Tehran reportedly still possesses much of its arsenal. US intelligence estimates Iran retains up to 70% of its pre-war ballistic missile stocks and 60% of launchers. Experts believe Iran's missile program has been significantly set back but not destroyed. Iran gained experience in emergency rebuilding during the conflict and can likely replenish its stocks. The US could complicate the process through a blockade and airstrikes, but stopping it altogether would be difficult. Iran's underground missile cities performed well during the war and will likely be a priority for improvement in the post-war era.
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