Iran Resumes Ballistic Missile Production at Underground Facility

Iran has restarted ballistic missile assembly at its underground Khojir complex following extensive strikes by the United States and Israel on the country's military infrastructure. While production volumes are currently lower than pre-strike levels, the manufacturing process is underway, posing a continued threat to the region, according to The Wall Street Journal, citing sources in Washington and the Middle East.

Sources indicate that Tehran is simultaneously producing two types of missiles: liquid-propellant missiles, which are fueled just before launch, and solid-propellant missiles, which are ready for immediate use. Intelligence suggests that production has resumed at the underground Khojir complex in southeastern Iran.

The reduced production pace is attributed to damage inflicted on Iranian factories by U.S. and Israeli strikes. Additionally, a naval blockade is hindering Iran's ability to import necessary raw materials and components for solid rocket fuel. One U.S. official speculated that Iran might have intentionally limited production volumes, possibly linked to a preliminary agreement with then-President Donald Trump regarding the opening of the Strait of Hormuz and ongoing war-ending negotiations.

Despite these challenges, a U.S. official stated that Iran possesses enough components to assemble at least several hundred ballistic missiles. This development follows previous reports of Iran striking a significant Saudi Arabian facility, the repercussions of which were felt globally.