Iran Resumes Underground Ballistic Missile Production, Report Says
Translated & summarized from Now 14 by baba
According to U.S. and Middle Eastern officials speaking to The Wall Street Journal, Iran has restarted underground ballistic missile production using existing components and is building new protected assembly sites. Neither the White House nor the Prime Minister's office have commented on the report.
The story in 6 lines · by baba
- Iran has resumed underground ballistic missile production.
- Stockpiled components are being used for production.
- New underground assembly sites are being established.
- The move aims to protect facilities from future attacks.
- U.S. and Middle Eastern officials cited the report.
- The White House and Israeli PM's office declined comment.
Iran has recently resumed the production of ballistic missiles within underground facilities, utilizing stockpiled components, according to U.S. and Middle Eastern officials cited by The Wall Street Journal. Intelligence indicates activity at several subterranean sites across Iran, including the missile facility in Khoj ir, located in the country's southeast.
These officials also noted that Iran is simultaneously establishing new underground assembly sites. This strategic move aims to reduce the vulnerability of its production lines and enhance their protection against potential future attacks.
The White House has not confirmed nor denied the details of the report. The Prime Minister's office declined to comment when approached by The Wall Street Journal.
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