Iran's Missile Arsenal Remains a Concern Amid Ceasefire

According to BlockBeats, U.S. intelligence assessments reveal that Iran's arsenal still contains thousands of ballistic missiles, which can be launched from underground storage. Some U.S. officials express concern that Iran might use the ceasefire period to replenish parts of its missile stockpile. The intelligence report indicates that Iran retains the capability to restore some of its missile forces. Despite more than half of Iran's missile launchers being destroyed, damaged, or trapped underground, a significant portion of the remaining launchers can be repaired or retrieved from underground facilities. U.S. and Israeli officials note that Iran's missile stockpile has been approximately halved during the conflict, yet it still possesses thousands of short- and medium-range ballistic missiles that can be deployed from hidden or underground locations. U.S. officials also mention that Iran maintains a small inventory of cruise missiles, which could be used against ships in the Persian Gulf or U.S. forces attempting to seize islands if negotiations between the U.S. and Iran fail.