Iran Reportedly Resumes Missile Production

Iran has reportedly resumed assembling ballistic missiles, drones and air-defense systems in underground facilities, including the Khojir complex near Tehran, using stockpiled components that survived U.S. and Israeli strikes. Intelligence assessments and satellite imagery indicate that storage and production sites began reopening by late May 2026, though output remains below prewar levels because damage and import restrictions have limited access to fuel and parts; some assessments say production could eventually reach hundreds of missiles per month. Iran may still retain a substantial share of its prewar arsenal, enabling it to rebuild capabilities faster than expected and preserve leverage against Israel and U.S. forces. Iranian officials have claimed upgraded Qassem Basir missiles were used against U.S. warships and warned that Tehran’s doctrine includes preemptive strikes. The developments challenge U.S. and Israeli claims that the campaign severely crippled Iran’s missile program and raise concerns about dwindling U.S. and Gulf interceptor stocks and the difficulty of permanently dismantling Iran’s capabilities. Separate reporting alleges significant damage to a U.S. naval facility in Bahrain, but independent details remain limited.