U.S. Media: Intelligence Shows Iran Still Has Half of Pre-War Ballistic Missile Production Capacity
According to a report by Bloomberg on November 10, Western intelligence assessments indicate that Iran can produce about 50 ballistic missiles per month, which is roughly half of its pre-war capacity. The report states that if hostile actions occur again, Iran still possesses strong retaliatory capabilities.
The report mentions that the U.S. has claimed since the early days of the U.S.-Israel-Iran conflict that Iran's arsenal and its rebuilding capabilities have been thoroughly weakened. U.S. Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin reiterated on the 10th that 80% of Iran's industrial base has been destroyed. However, a Western official cited military intelligence reports stating that Iran likely still retains at least 1,700 ballistic missiles and is continuing to manufacture missiles at about half of its pre-war rate.
The Iranian Foreign Ministry has not yet responded to this.
Additionally, according to the Iranian Tasnim News Agency, the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps released a video on the 10th showcasing its newly constructed underground "missile city," displaying various ballistic missiles, cruise missiles, and their launch systems. The Chief of Staff of the Iranian Armed Forces, Major General Mohammad Bagheri, stated in the video, "Surprises in future wars will be revealed one after another."
Previously, IRGC spokesman Ramazan Sharif stated that Iran has moved its missile and drone production lines underground to ensure that weapon manufacturing can continue even under heavy bombardment.
Iran continues to produce ballistic missiles at a rate of about 50 per month, maintaining approximately half of its pre-war production capacity. The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has revealed new underground missile facilities, indicating ongoing missile development despite significant damage to Iran's industrial base. U.S. intelligence estimates that Iran retains at least 1700 ballistic missiles.
- Iran can produce approximately 50 ballistic missiles per month, which is about half of its pre-war capacity.
- Iran is believed to retain at least 1700 ballistic missiles.
- The IRGC has showcased its new underground missile facilities.
- Iran has moved missile and drone production lines underground to ensure continuity during attacks.
- U.S. officials claim that 80% of Iran's industrial base has been destroyed.