Israel on High Alert Amid Reports of Renewed Iranian Missile Production

Israel is on high alert due to intelligence suggesting Iran has resumed ballistic missile production at underground facilities, including the main site in Choghur. New reports, citing U.S. and Middle Eastern sources and satellite imagery, indicate the Revolutionary Guard is assembling new missiles from pre-prepared components. While production is reportedly limited compared to pre-war levels, experts believe Iran's recovery of its infrastructure is faster than Western nations anticipated, strengthening its position in a war of attrition. This development poses a significant challenge to the U.S. and Israel, who have prioritized dismantling Iran's missile program.

U.S. officials, however, have emphasized the severe damage inflicted on Iran's military capabilities, asserting that the country is weaker than ever. This comes as Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz issued a stern warning to Tehran, stating that any attack on Israel would be met with a devastating response, potentially targeting key energy infrastructure. Meanwhile, White House officials have reportedly cautioned President Donald Trump that the conflict with Iran could extend for years, possibly through his current term ending in January 2029, contradicting his public statements about a swift resolution.

Adding to the tensions, Iran's Parliament Speaker, Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, publicly criticized the regime's "failed management and criminal negligence," sparking a political earthquake within Iran. Opposition commentators have interpreted his remarks as an "official declaration of the regime's internal suicide."