{"id":3020,"date":"2026-04-11T06:11:21","date_gmt":"2026-04-11T06:11:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.worldwatchalert.com\/?p=3020"},"modified":"2026-04-11T06:11:22","modified_gmt":"2026-04-11T06:11:22","slug":"iran-retains-missile-capability-can-quickly-restore-launch-systems-wsj","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.worldwatchalert.com\/?p=3020","title":{"rendered":"Iran Retains Missile Capability, Can Quickly Restore Launch Systems: WSJ"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>Tehran: Despite continuous strikes by the United States and Israel, Iran\u2019s missile capability remains largely intact, according to a recent U.S. intelligence assessment.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>American intelligence agencies have revealed that Iran still possesses thousands of ballistic missiles and is in a position to restore its launch capabilities in a relatively short time. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The report highlights that Iran\u2019s strategic reserves and underground infrastructure continue to play a crucial role in sustaining its military strength.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>According to a report by The Wall Street Journal, U.S. officials believe Iran can recover missile launchers from underground storage sites and bring them back into operational use. This development could significantly impact the regional balance of power, particularly amid ongoing tensions in the Middle East.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The report further states that during the conflict, more than half of Iran\u2019s missile launchers were either destroyed, damaged, or buried underground due to repeated U.S. and Israeli strikes. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, officials assess that many of these systems can be repaired over time or excavated and restored.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This capability has raised fresh concerns among policymakers in Washington, who fear that Iran may regain a significant portion of its strike capacity sooner than expected.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>U.S. officials also emphasized that Iran\u2019s reliance on underground military infrastructure is a key element of its defense strategy. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These fortified facilities make it extremely difficult to completely eliminate Iran\u2019s missile capabilities, even after sustained military operations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Meanwhile, some circles in Washington are increasingly concerned that Iran could use the current ceasefire period to reorganize and strengthen its missile program.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p> This comes at a time when diplomatic efforts are underway to stabilize the ceasefire and ensure the full restoration of maritime activity in the Strait of Hormuz.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The situation continues to evolve, with regional stability closely tied to Iran\u2019s next strategic moves and the response from global powers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Tehran: Despite continuous strikes by the United States and Israel, Iran\u2019s missile capability remains largely intact, according to a recent U.S. intelligence assessment. 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