U.S. intelligence reports reveal Iran is rapidly repairing underground missile bunkers and silos damaged by American and Israeli airstrikes, undermining claims of significant progress against Tehran's ballistic missile program. While Pentagon officials assert they struck 11,000 targets in Iran over five weeks of war, intelligence agencies question how close the U.S. is to destroying Iran's missile capability - a key war aim. Iran retains substantial missile launchers and continues launching 15-30 ballistic missiles daily against Israel, using decoys and underground shelters to evade detection. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth acknowledges Iran's rate of missile attacks has fallen 90% but notes the regime's persistence in underground operations. The U.S. lacks precise assessments of remaining launchers, complicating efforts to measure war success.

Iran's strategy appears aimed at preserving strike capacity if the conflict prolongs or after potential future negotiations.