Iran's remaining missiles could threaten U.S. and allied targets if hostilities resume, while rebuilding is slower than before the war, The Wall Street Journal reported, citing U.S. officials. The officials estimated that Tehran holds between 1,500 and 2,500 missiles despite damage from U.S. and Israeli strikes.
The assessment was considered low-confidence because officials could not reliably determine how many missiles were ready to launch and how many were in storage. That leaves the immediately usable portion of the estimated stockpile unknown, limiting how directly the total can be read as an operational threat.
The Journal's account said Iran is rebuilding at a slower pace than before the war. Washington has maintained pressure through sanctions and a blockade, the report said.
