Israel's defense establishment assesses that Iran still holds more than 1,500 ballistic missiles and maintains high operational readiness, despite the damage it has sustained. Israeli officials are closely monitoring developments and preparing for any scenario, according to a security source.
The Israeli defense establishment's latest assessment, reported Thursday evening, indicates that Iran's ballistic missile arsenal remains substantial despite recent strikes attributed to Israel and its allies. The assessment holds that Iran retains over 1,500 operational ballistic missiles and has preserved a high level of combat readiness. The figure is consistent with prior Israeli intelligence estimates, which have long assessed Iran's missile stockpile in the thousands. The assessment comes amid a period of heightened tensions following a series of Israeli and US strikes on Iranian military infrastructure, including missile and drone facilities. As The Zioneer has previously reported, Iran has maintained maximum readiness and imposed airspace restrictions after the Beirut strike in mid-June. The current assessment suggests that despite degradation of some launch capabilities, Iran's strategic missile force remains a potent threat. Israeli defense officials are preparing for multiple scenarios, including the possibility of direct Iranian retaliation or coordinated attacks via proxies. No specific intelligence on an imminent launch was cited in the report.
3 developments
- DevelopingEarlier today: Iran fired over 20 ballistic missiles at Israel; IDF warns of days-long escalation
- DevelopingFormer US official: Iran has restored about 50% of its missile stockpile
- StrongIsrael's defense establishment braces for possible Iranian retaliation after US strike
- DevelopingIran launches more ballistic missiles, reports say
Source and signal
- Internal intake