Israeli officials stunned by Iran’s rapid military recovery after 2026 war - exclusive

Israeli defense officials are reportedly shocked by the speed of Iran's military recovery after the 2026 war, according to an exclusive report. The IDF and Mossad are surprised by Iran's rapid rebuilding of its ballistic missile arsenal, despite extensive damage from Israeli and US strikes. The article details Iran's history of recovery, noting that its missile arsenal grew from 1,300 in June 2025 to 2,500 by February 2026. Officials admit Iran has found creative ways to rebuild, potentially producing 100-300 missiles per month, which could restore its arsenal by 2027.

Israeli defense officials, including from the IDF and Mossad, have been shocked by the speed of Iran's military recovery following the early 2026 war, The Jerusalem Post has learned. The IDF, which led the evaluation of targeting, had previously claimed that the damage would set Iran back by years, but now sees a stunningly speedy turnaround in many areas, including the ballistic missile threat. This is the third time the IDF has been surprised by Iran's rapid recovery, after similar events in October 2024 and June 2025. The article notes that Iran's missile arsenal grew from around 1,300 in June 2025 to 2,500 by February 2026, despite massive strikes. Officials admit Iran has found creative ways to rebuild, potentially producing 100-300 missiles per month, which could restore its arsenal to 2025 levels by early to mid-2027. The IDF responded that it has continuously followed Iranian efforts but cannot specify concrete evaluations due to security concerns. The report may influence Israeli strategy regarding future attacks and negotiations.