Iran retains the capacity to manufacture fifty ballistic missiles a month, enabling it to retaliate if the conflict resumes.
The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps released video footage earlier this week showcasing a new underground missile city containing ballistic and cruise missiles alongside their respective launchers, as reported by Mathrubhumi. This facility houses weapons and production systems shifted from surface-level locations into subterranean complexes.
Initial United States strikes targeting Iranian missile facilities failed to cripple the country’s weapons production capabilities, leaving it with an estimated stockpile of around 1,700 ballistic missiles and thousands of Shahed attack drones, according to an intelligence report cited by Manorama Online. The assessment notes that while this monthly production rate of fifty ballistic missiles represents half of pre-war output levels, it grants sufficient means for a counterstrike.
US President Donald Trump said that the conflict with Iran has ended militarily, adding that he will not authorize strikes at present and sees an opening to halt the war through mediation.
Trump announced this decision after meeting with Qatari Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani at the White House, noting that the move respects the desires of Gulf nations. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi responded that Tehran will not engage in direct talks with the US without acceptance of its demands.
The newly unveiled installation operates as a manufacturing hub rather than a simple storage depot, according to statements from Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps spokesperson Brigadier General Hossein Mohebbi and Commander Majid Mousavi, as reported by Mathrubhumi. The Tuesday unveiling took place during the Islamic Guard’s aerospace week in the presence of Armed Forces Chief of Staff Major General Ali Abdollahi and Mousavi.
“Future surprises in warfare will emerge one by one,” said Major General Ali Abdollahi, addressing troops at the missile center, as reported by Manorama News.
Assessments indicate that ninety percent of Iran’s underground missile centers remain fully or partially operational, while roughly sixty percent of missile and drone launchers sustained no damage from prior US and Israeli strikes, according to Mathrubhumi. Prior to the conflict, Iran held an estimated stockpile exceeding 3,000 ballistic missiles, a number reduced to under 2,000 following military exchanges.
| Metric | Reported Figure |
|---|---|
| Monthly Ballistic Missile Production | 50 units |
| Estimated Remaining Ballistic Missiles | ~1,700 units |
| Drone Attacks Launched Since Feb 28 | 4,900+ attacks |
| Ballistic Missiles Used Since Feb 28 | At least 2,200 units |
Since the conflict began on February 28, Iran has launched more than 4,900 drone attacks and deployed at least 2,200 ballistic missiles, according to Manorama News. The exact pre-war inventory remains unknown, making precise calculations of total consumed versus replaced armaments difficult.
Commander Mousavi warned that Iran retains the capability to strike adversary targets within the region and beyond if necessary.
