Iran’s Capabilities Underrated by Trump Administration
Despite claims of a decisive military victory and descriptions of Iran’s armed forces as “combat ineffective,” U.S. officials now acknowledge that the Islamic Republic retains significant military capabilities. Intelligence suggests that approximately half of Iran’s ballistic missile stockpile and launch systems remain intact, along with roughly 60% of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps’ naval arm, including fast-attack speedboats that have recently targeted commercial vessels. While Iran’s air power has been degraded, the majority of its air force is still believed to be operational, capable of posing a threat to regional forces.
John Q. Hosedrinker