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Iran's Ballistic Missile Threat Grows Amid Ceasefire Talks

4/12/2026

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U.S. officials say Iran retains thousands of ballistic missiles, with many launchers buried underground.
They warn Iran may rebuild missile capabilities during the current ceasefire with the United States and Israel.
An Israeli official said Iran is using bulldozers to repair missile storage facilities damaged in recent strikes.
Indirect peace talks between the United States and Iran are set to begin in Islamabad.

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U.S. officials say Iran retains thousands of ballistic missiles, with many launchers buried underground.
They warn Iran may rebuild missile capabilities during the current ceasefire with the United States and Israel.
An Israeli official said Iran is using bulldozers to repair missile storage facilities damaged in recent strikes.
Indirect peace talks between the United States and Iran are set to begin in Islamabad.