Iran Resumes Ballistic Missile Production in Underground Facilities

U.S. and Middle Eastern officials have informed The Wall Street Journal that Iran has restarted its production of ballistic missiles within underground facilities. The report indicates that Iran is utilizing stockpiled components to assemble these new missiles, primarily from existing parts, and in more limited quantities.

This renewed production is occurring despite international sanctions and efforts to curb Iran's ballistic missile program. The use of underground facilities is intended to shield the operations from potential external scrutiny or attack. The specific types of missiles being produced and the exact scale of the renewed manufacturing effort remain unclear, though the report suggests a focus on utilizing existing materials.