IRAN CLAIMS: We have 100,000 missiles, we've fired less than seven percent!
According to representatives of the Iranian Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, Iran has used only a small portion of its missile potential in attacks on enemy targets so far.
TL;DR
- Iran claims to possess an arsenal of approximately 100,000 missiles of various ranges.
- Less than seven percent of Iran's missile potential has been used in attacks since late February.
- Many missiles used are older, with more modern systems not widely deployed.
- This statement counters US and Israeli assertions of weakened Iranian missile capabilities.
- The psychological aim is to demonstrate Iran's reserves and ability to sustain conflict.
- Iran is also leveraging the situation politically, particularly regarding the Strait of Hormuz.
- Germany has expressed caution about deploying warships to the Strait of Hormuz.
- US military experts warn the conflict could be more complex than initially assessed.
- US operations against Iran have cost an estimated $12 billion.