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Iran's Missile and Drone Threats Persist, U.S. Confirms

4/3/2026

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Story summary

U.S. intelligence assessments show Iran still has significant missile and drone capabilities.
Approximately half of Iran's missile launchers remain operational.
Thousands of drones remain operational.
Iranian launchers are often hidden underground, complicating elimination.
The ongoing conflict raises concerns about Iran's ability to threaten shipping in the Strait of Hormuz, despite the United States' claim of a 90% reduction in Iranian attacks after targeting over 12,300 sites.

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Story summary

U.S. intelligence assessments show Iran still has significant missile and drone capabilities.
Approximately half of Iran's missile launchers remain operational.
Thousands of drones remain operational.
Iranian launchers are often hidden underground, complicating elimination.
The ongoing conflict raises concerns about Iran's ability to threaten shipping in the Strait of Hormuz, despite the United States' claim of a 90% reduction in Iranian attacks after targeting over 12,300 sites.