U.S. Intelligence: Iran Has 2,000 Ballistic Missiles with 2,000-Pound Warheads, Producing 50 Monthly Since October 2024

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Updated Jun 12, 2025, 08:05 PM

According to U.S. intelligence estimates reported by Axios and multiple sources, Iran currently possesses approximately 2,000 ballistic missiles equipped with warheads capable of carrying 2,000 pounds (one ton) of explosives or more. Many of these missiles are within range of Israel. Since October 2024, following a previous Iranian missile strike on Israel, Iran has increased its ballistic missile production rate to about 50 missiles per month.

U.S. officials indicate that Iran's objective is to outnumber Israel's missile defense interceptors. This development has raised concerns about regional security dynamics and missile capabilities.

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“Iran has 2,000 ballistic missiles with warheads that can carry 2,000 pounds of explosives or more…since the previous Iranian missile strike on Israel, in Oct. 2024, Iran has significantly increased production of ballistic missiles to around 50 per month” - Axios

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NEW: Iran now has 2,000 ballistic missiles, many capable of carrying 2,000-pound warheads, U.S. intel says. Israel is within range. Iran’s goal: outnumber Israel’s missile defense interceptors.

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🚨According to U.S. intelligence estimates, Iran has 2,000 ballistic missiles with warheads that can carry 2,000 pounds of explosives or more, a U.S. official said. Israel is within range for many of these missiles. 🚨The U.S. official said that since the previous Iranian missile