Iran’s Missile Stockpile’s Strategic Importance
The ongoing conflict with Israel has become significantly influenced by Iran’s medium-range ballistic missiles, or MRBMs.
According to estimates, Iran originally had more than 2,000 MRBMs that could reach Israeli territory.
However, this arsenal has been severely reduced by recent Israeli airstrikes.
According to reports, about 40% of Iran’s missile launchers have been neutralized, and more than 70 of its air defense missile batteries have been destroyed.
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Israeli Airstrikes Aim for Crucial Missile Facilities
Israel launched a series of coordinated airstrikes against Iranian missile facilities between June 13 and June 15, 2025. Among the notable targets were:
Bid Ganeh Missile Base: This facility was badly damaged and is thought to house medium-range ballistic missiles.
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Khomein Missile Base: A drive-through building that made it easier to move missiles efficiently was demolished.
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Esfahan Ammunition Factory: The target was an ammunition factory that made ballistic missiles and kamikaze drones.
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Asadabad Airport: Along the runway, a number of Haj Qasem medium-range ballistic missiles were destroyed along with their launchers.
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These strikes have not only reduced Iran’s missile launch capacity but also disrupted its missile production capabilities.
Mossad’s Secret Activities: Internal Sabotaging
Mossad, Israel’s intelligence agency, carried out secret operations inside Iran in a major escalation.
Drone components were smuggled into Iran for these operations, where they were assembled close to important military installations.
Before Israeli airstrikes started, the drones were used to take down air defences and missile launchers.
Iran was expected to launch 1,000 missiles, but this preemptive sabotage cut that number down to about 200.
Iran’s diminishing missile reserves are one example of depleting resources.
Iran’s missile stockpiles have been negatively impacted by Israel’s ongoing airstrikes and clandestine operations.
Iran’s missile stockpile is reportedly rapidly running out, though some estimates indicate that more than half of it may still be in existence, some of which may be underground.
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Financial Stress: Israel’s Defence Expenses
The costs of Israel’s defence against Iran’s missile attacks are high. According to reports, the Israeli military spends about $285 million every night on intercepting missiles. Israel’s defence budget is being strained by this expense, which could shorten its defensive capabilities unless allies replenish it.
Strategic Perspective: The Way Ahead
Iran’s declining missile stockpiles and Israel’s economic hardship raise the possibility that both countries will try to end the war.
According to analysts, the conflict might only last as long as their missiles survive, meaning that the amount of time and how it turns out could be determined by the remaining missile stockpiles.
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