Iran Producing 50 Ballistic Missiles Monthly Despite US-Israeli Strikes, Report Says

Iran is capable of producing approximately 50 ballistic missiles per month, despite ongoing strikes by the United States and Israel targeting its military industry, according to Bloomberg, citing Western intelligence assessments. This production rate is estimated to be about half of the Islamic Republic's pre-war capacity. A Western official familiar with the intelligence data indicated that Iran likely possesses at least 1,700 ballistic missiles, even though a significant portion of its conventional military infrastructure has been destroyed by American and Israeli airstrikes. These figures contrast with statements from U.S. leadership regarding the extent of damage to Iran's military industry. On November 10, U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth stated that over 80% of Iran's nuclear program-related industrial infrastructure had been destroyed. Experts also estimate that Tehran may possess thousands of Shahed-type strike drones. However, determining the exact number of remaining missiles and drones is difficult, as reliable figures for pre-war stockpiles and post-war production volumes are unknown. Bloomberg also reported that Western intelligence services believe Russia is supplying Iran with weaponry, though the types and quantities remain undisclosed. On November 10, the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps released a video purportedly showing a new underground missile complex.