May 9, 2026, 8:23 pm


Staff reporter

Published:
2026-05-09 15:39:44 BdST

Iran still has 70 percent of its missiles stockpiled: CIA


A classified CIA analysis recently revealed that despite intensive U.S. and Israeli airstrikes, Iran retains nearly 75% of its missile launchers and 70% of its missile inventory.

While President Donald Trump publicly claimed Iran's military capacity was "nearly destroyed," the intelligence report suggests that Tehran has restored underground facilities and can withstand the current naval blockade for 90 to 120 days or more.

Furthermore, investigations show that Iranian counter-strikes significantly damaged at least 228 U.S. military assets in the Middle East, far exceeding public disclosures.

Experts warn that unless a diplomatic solution is reached, the conflict could result in a strategic failure, leaving the Iranian leadership more resilient and determined.

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