Iran Resumes Ballistic Missile Production in Underground Facilities

Iran has recently resumed the production of ballistic missiles within underground facilities, despite previous damage to its missile industry from American and Israeli strikes. The Wall Street Journal reported this development, citing U.S. and Middle Eastern officials. According to these sources, Iran is utilizing pre-stocked components to reassemble various types of ballistic missiles, including both liquid-fueled and solid-fueled variants. Solid-fueled missiles can be stored for extended periods and launched on short notice, while liquid-fueled missiles require fueling before launch.

Intelligence indicates that this activity is taking place at multiple underground sites across Iran, including the Khojir missile facility southeast of Tehran, considered a key hub for Iran's missile industry. Tehran is also reportedly establishing additional underground assembly sites. This strategic move aims to shield its production lines from potential future attacks by Israel and the United States, thereby reducing the vulnerability of its missile facilities to airstrikes.

The resumption of production follows a series of attacks on Iranian missile facilities and industrial sites during recent conflicts. Despite the damage incurred, officials believe Iran managed to preserve enough components and infrastructure to restore at least partial production capabilities. The White House has neither confirmed nor denied the report, and the Prime Minister's office declined to comment when approached by The Wall Street Journal.