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US Intelligence Estimates Iran Possesses 1,500 to 2,500 Missiles

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U.S. intelligence estimates Iran holds between 1,500 and 2,500 missiles, though confidence in the exact number is low. Officials cited by The Wall Street Journal acknowledged the difficulty in tracking Iran's missile inventory. Despite the uncertainty, they confirmed Tehran possesses a significant missile capability.

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  • US intelligence estimates Iran possesses 1,500 to 2,500 missiles.
  • The Wall Street Journal reported the intelligence community's assessment.
  • Officials cited low confidence in the exact missile count.
  • Tracking Iran's missile numbers is reportedly complex.
  • Tehran is acknowledged to have an impressive missile stockpile.
US Intelligence Estimates Iran Possesses 1,500 to 2,500 Missiles
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The U.S. intelligence community estimates that Iran possesses between 1,500 and 2,500 missiles in its arsenal, according to a report by The Wall Street Journal citing U.S. officials. However, these officials noted that the intelligence community has low confidence in these estimates due to the difficulty in tracking Iran's exact number of deployable or stored missiles. Despite this uncertainty, the officials stated that Tehran clearly maintains an impressive missile stockpile.

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