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U.S. Intel: Iran's Missile Program Still Threatening

4/11/2026

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Iran's Missile Resilience

U.S. intelligence assessments contradict Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's claim that Iran's ballistic missile program is functionally destroyed.
Iran still possesses thousands of ballistic missiles and could deploy them from underground storage.
Iran has lost about half its missile stockpile but retains significant medium- and short-range capabilities.
Concerns arise that Iran may exploit the current ceasefire negotiations to rebuild its arsenal.
U.S. President Donald Trump expressed confusion over the ceasefire terms.

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US Intelligence Misjudgment

The United States intelligence community failed to accurately assess Iran's missile capabilities, underestimating quantity and range, with mid-2025 estimates showing Iran producing at least 50 missiles per month.
The errors echo past mistakes from the Iraq War, particularly over weapons of mass destruction.
Ongoing Iranian missile attacks have frustrated United States efforts and spur calls for a Congressional investigation to ensure accountability.

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Iran's Missile Resilience

U.S. intelligence assessments contradict Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's claim that Iran's ballistic missile program is functionally destroyed.
Iran still possesses thousands of ballistic missiles and could deploy them from underground storage.
Iran has lost about half its missile stockpile but retains significant medium- and short-range capabilities.
Concerns arise that Iran may exploit the current ceasefire negotiations to rebuild its arsenal.
U.S. President Donald Trump expressed confusion over the ceasefire terms.

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