WASHINGTON: According to American officials familiar with recent U.S. intelligence assessments, Iran still maintains an arsenal of thousands of ballistic missiles. The reports suggest that Tehran remains capable of deploying these weapons by retrieving mobile launchers from various underground storage facilities, despite ongoing regional tensions and military pressure.
These intelligence findings come at a critical time when the United States is intensifying diplomatic efforts to solidify a cease-fire agreement. The goal of the negotiation is to ensure the full reopening of the strategic Strait of Hormuz and to protect U.S. troops and regional allies from potential further escalations. The findings highlight that Iran’s missile capability remains a central factor in the region’s fragile security landscape.
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