| ▲ | drnick1 7 hours ago | |
> There are still a LOT of working ballistic missile launchers. About half or so have been destroyed if one averages various estimates. The continuation of combat operations was the sensible option: not finishing off a wounded but aggressive animal is always a mistake. Iran will put whatever sanctions relief they get out of a "deal" towards rearming and rebuilding their nuclear facilities, and we will be back to square one in a decade or so, only against a more emboldened enemy. | ||
| ▲ | swat535 an hour ago | parent | next [-] | |
> About half or so have been destroyed if one averages various estimates This is a pretty bold claim. What's your source for this? | ||
| ▲ | esseph 31 minutes ago | parent | prev [-] | |
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/us/news/2026/05/07/iran-missiles... CIA report claims 70% available. There are massive connected and independent tunnel systems that house, protect, and maintain those systems. Very hard to get all of them. | ||