Iran has resumed production of ballistic missiles despite extensive U.S. and Israeli strikes that heavily damaged its missile infrastructure, rebuilding weapons from stockpiled components at underground facilities as Arab and Israeli officials prepare for continued fighting and a possible Iranian escalation, The Wall Street Journal reports.
Iran is assembling both liquid- and solid-fueled ballistic missiles at several underground locations, including the Khojir missile complex. Tehran is also constructing new underground assembly sites intended to shield production from future U.S. and Israeli attacks.
Production remains below prewar levels and is relying largely on components Iran had stockpiled before the fighting. A U.S. official said Tehran may have enough existing components to assemble at least a couple hundred missiles, while the extent of its remaining stockpiles could ultimately allow it to produce considerably more. Iran restarted limited production following the preliminary June agreement with President Trump, believing the ceasefire would not last.
The rebuilding comes as Arab and Israeli officials prepare for the possibility of continued fighting between the United States and Iran and further Iranian escalation as Washington intensifies economic pressure on Tehran. Iran has recently demonstrated a greater willingness to escalate, including attacks targeting U.S. warships and other American interests in the region.
Despite the damage inflicted on Iran’s missile industry, the renewed production illustrates Tehran’s effort to regenerate one of its most important military capabilities while moving more of the work underground to make future attacks increasingly difficult.
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The rebuilding of Iran’s missile production capability, even underground, shows a clear intent to continue threats. This is not about defense; it is about projecting power through fear. A nation that values human life and stability must recognize this reality. The world needs clarity, not wishful thinking, when facing regimes that openly seek escalation.