The head of U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM), Admiral Brad Cooper, said Iranian missile and drone attacks have significantly declined since the start of the conflict, reflecting the impact of U.S. and Israeli strikes against Iranian military infrastructure.
According to Cooper, ballistic missile launches by Iran have dropped about 90% since the first day of fighting, while drone launches have decreased by approximately 83%. U.S. officials attribute the sharp decline to sustained attacks targeting Iranian launch sites, missile storage facilities, and production infrastructure.
Despite the reduction in attacks, U.S. officials warned that Iran still maintains a substantial weapons arsenal. In classified briefings to members of Congress, officials said Iran may still retain around 50% of its missile program, along with an even larger portion of its drone capabilities. This means Tehran still possesses the ability to continue launching strikes across the region if it chooses to escalate further.
Military analysts believe the reduction in launches may also indicate Iran is conserving remaining missiles for later phases of the conflict or shifting toward drone-based warfare, which is cheaper and easier to deploy in large numbers. Meanwhile, U.S. and allied forces continue targeting Iranian military infrastructure in an effort to further degrade its offensive capabilities.
