Iran rebuilt missile stockpile during ceasefire, Western allies say
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Western allies believe Iran used an eight-week ceasefire to rebuild its missile arsenal, adding new Russian weapons and restoring its ability to strike back at nearly full strength if fighting resumes.
Intelligence assessments indicate Tehran now has about three-quarters of the munitions it held before the war. Officials say Iran can easily increase that number further.
The newly acquired weapons include unspecified Russian-made missiles, which likely came off production lines and were delivered during the pause in hostilities. This replenishment gives the Islamic Republic significant firepower, even after months of depletion.
The ceasefire, intended to halt fighting, appears to have allowed Iran to quietly reconstitute large portions of its missile stockpile. Western officials are now monitoring whether Tehran will use this rebuilt arsenal in any future escalation.