Iran reportedly retains more than half of its missile stockpile before potential US-Israeli military action, impacting its capability to launch strikes in the coming weeks.
According to a Reuters report, Iran may still hold on to over half of its missile inventory ahead of anticipated military action from the US and Israel. This situation indicates that Iran could continue its missile launches for several more weeks, a critical timeframe for the US given the mounting economic pressures it faces domestically and internationally. If these estimates are accurate, it provides Iran with a significant tactical advantage in terms of its military strategy.
The Carnegie Middle East Center's researcher Mohannad Hage Ali highlighted that a key uncertainty in this conflict is how long the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) can sustain its missile campaign, which is central to Iran's strategy against its adversaries. This ongoing capability to launch missiles could potentially alter the dynamics of the conflict and influence both Iranian and foreign policies as they prepare for prolonged engagement.
Moreover, the report sheds light on the IRGC's wider influence beyond military operations, reshaping everyday life in Iran amid war preparations. According to an Iranian observer, goods that previously took weeks to clear at ports are now expedited, with paperwork now seen as a secondary priority. This adjustment illustrates a wartime economy effort, ensuring that supply lines remain operational under pressure, while also reinforcing the IRGC's control over the nation's logistics and resources.
