Has the Iranian army been destroyed? The Iranian arsenal continues to recover - and so do the production lines
Despite Trump's claims of severe damage to Iran, a Bloomberg report reveals that Tehran continues to rebuild its missile arsenal with Russian assistance. Western sources estimate that Iran still has weapons production capabilities and remains well-equipped with ballistic missiles and anti-ship weapons. The American pause has given Iran critical time to recover.
A Bloomberg report, cited in the article, reveals that despite repeated claims by US President Donald Trump of severe damage to Iran, Tehran continues to rebuild its military arsenal with Russian assistance. According to Western sources, Iran still has the ability to produce weapons to replenish its stockpiles and remains well-equipped with ballistic missiles and anti-ship weapons, with the capacity to rapidly increase quantities. It was also reported that Russia supplies missiles to Iran, consistent with previous intelligence assessments from June. The article notes that the delay in US strikes allows Trump to avoid raising oil prices, which are trading above $100 per barrel, just before the polls open. However, the pause allows Iran to rebuild its forces, and it has intensified attacks on ships around the Strait of Hormuz, hitting at least ten vessels in the past week, according to the British Navy. As a result, the cost of chartering an oil tanker has soared to about $1.2 million per day, compared to less than $50,000 before the war. Analysis of Bloomberg data shows that Iran has launched more than 4,000 Shahed suicide drones and at least 2,000 ballistic missiles since the conflict began in late February. Experts note that the American pause has given Iran critical time to recover.