May 13, 2026
US intelligence assesses Iran retains 70% of prewar missile stockpile70% of prewar missile stockpile
Classified US intelligence assessments from early May 2026 reveal that Iran retains about 70% of its prewar missile stockpile and mobile launchers, along with access to 30 of 33 missile sites, contradicting public claims by the Trump administration.
The reports, cited by The New York Times and others, show Iran has regained substantial capabilities despite prior damage. This discrepancy raises questions about the true state of Iran's military strength amid ongoing US-Israel-Iran tensions.
US Intelligence
Assessments indicate Iran holds roughly 70% of its missiles and launchers intact. Iran has restored access to most sites using mobile systems to relocate assets. Capabilities remain substantial despite reported strikes.
Trump Administration
Public statements assert Iran's military is shattered with missiles reduced to a scatter. The country lacks meaningful military power after operations. Officials push back on intelligence reports as outdated or incomplete.
- Iran's missile program originated during the 1980-1988 Iran-Iraq War with Scud imports from Libya and North Korea.
- The Fateh-110, a key Iranian missile, features precision guidance accurate to within 30 meters at 300 km range.
US-Iran-Israel War
US, Israeli, and Iranian forces remain in a direct military confrontation that has spread across the Gulf, with the Strait of Hormuz and regional energy infrastructure at the center of the conflict.
