Iran’s Missile Power Survives War, Rebuild Pace Remains Uncertain
Despite claims that Iran’s missile capacity was destroyed, Tehran continues to strike and retains degraded but not eliminated stockpiles. Pre-war estimates ranged from about 2,500 to 6,000 missiles across various systems; Iran also fields a large drone force (notably Shahed drones), which is cheaper to replace and thus easier to replenish. Drone replenishment could be quicker in peacetime, while missile production is slower and more uncertain, though authorities say production continues during the war and that underground sites help sustain capability. Overall, Iran remains able to project attack power, but the pace and scale of its replenishment are unclear and likely constrained by the conflict.
