“They are still very much poised to wreak absolute havoc throughout the entire region,” one of the sources said of Iran. The US intelligence assessment total may include launchers that are currently inaccessible, such as those buried underground by strikes but not destroyed. Thousands of Iranian drones still exist — roughly 50% of the country’s drone capabilities — two of the sources said the intelligence indicated. Those missiles serve as a key capability allowing Iran to threaten shipping traffic in the Strait of Hormuz. In addition to the country’s missile launchers, Iran maintains a large number of missiles, according to the intelligence.

Source: CNN April 03, 2026 17:36 UTC