Iran Restores Its Missile Bunkers Despite US and Israeli Strikes, Study Indicates Tehran's Missile Capability Remains Intact

Iran, despite facing multiple strikes from the United States and Israel, is demonstrating an impressive capability to restore its missile bunkers. As reported by the British newspaper The Telegraph, citing U.S. intelligence data, Tehran is able to restore its missile installations within hours after they have been attacked.

Washington has presented a reduction in the number of Iranian drone and missile attacks as evidence that Iran is losing its capabilities to target sites in the Persian Gulf. However, according to intelligence data, Iran has managed to retain a significant number of missiles and mobile launchers, as well as the ability to quickly restore facilities damaged by airstrikes.

Analysts believe that Iran is adapting to new conditions and is likely already better concealing its missile launchers after their use. This suggests that Tehran is not only preserving its resources but also improving its combat tactics.

Earlier, a Pentagon briefing stated that over five weeks of war, strikes had been carried out on 11,000 targets in Iran. The Israel Defense Forces reported that by March 7, three-quarters of Iran's missile installations had been destroyed. However, new data raises questions about how close the U.S. and Israel are to completely dismantling Tehran's missile capabilities. Iranian drones and missiles continue to strike targets in the Persian Gulf, raising concerns within the international community.

Experts warn that after the destruction of a large number of Iranian launch systems, it will be challenging to detect the remaining ones. Iran has a geographical advantage that allows it to effectively hide its launchers. Tehran and regime-affiliated media have repeatedly boasted about having 'underground missile bases' which they refer to as 'missile cities,' further complicating the task of detection.

On April 5, Bloomberg reported that Iran, after several weeks of war, possesses over 1,000 missiles capable of reaching U.S. territory. Additionally, the Hezbollah group in Lebanon is estimated by Israeli sources to have between 8,000 to 10,000 short-range missiles. This information underscores the seriousness of the threat posed by Iran to regional and international security.

Thus, the situation in the Persian Gulf remains tense, and Iran's further actions could significantly impact the development of the conflict. In light of the ongoing threat from Iran, the U.S. and Israel will need to reassess their strategies to ensure security in the region.