U.S. intelligence estimates that Iran now possesses around 2,000 ballistic missiles, many capable of delivering warheads exceeding one ton and within range of Israel. A senior U.S. official reports that Iran’s missile output has risen to 50 per month since its October 2024 attack. Analysts believe Tehran aims to outproduce Israel’s interceptor capacity, raising concerns over a potential saturation strike strategy.
Iran Accelerates Missile Production to Outpace Israeli Defenses
