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Iran's arsenal still has teeth. US intelligence says it still has thousands of missiles and drones.
- US intelligence says Iran still retains thousands of missiles and one-way attack drones despite heavy airstrikes.
- The arsenal presence persists even as the US and Israel targeted storage facilities during Operation Epic Fury.
- Analysts say Iran could still threaten US forces in the Middle East, especially near the Hormuz Strait.
- US and Gulf partners intercepted about 1,700 Iranian missiles and one-way attack drones this month.
- Pentagon officials say Tehran may have buried much of its remaining capabilities for protection.
- The assessment follows weeks of heavy bombing by US and Israeli forces during Operation Epic Fury.
- Iran’s missiles and drones were used against US bases, Israel, and Gulf states during the conflict.
- U.S. officials described Tehran’s industrial base as degraded but not destroyed.
- The ceasefire period allowed some operations to pause as talks continued.
- The story highlights the ongoing risk to maritime security in the region.
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