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Sullivan: Iran has Hormuz leverage

US intelligence assesses Iran has restored access to 60% of its missile launch systems by using underground shelters.

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Strait of Hormuz
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Sunday, 19 April 2026 at 10:32 UTC
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US intelligence assessments indicate Iran has restored access to approximately 60% of its missile launch systems, despite earlier US and Israeli goals to suppress its combat potential by nearly 100%. Iran achieved this by hiding strategic IRGC missile units in underground and mountain facilities, digging out entrances blocked by coalition forces. Missile reserves reportedly remain at 70%, and strike drone stocks are at 40%. This restoration of capabilities is seen as bolstering Iran's negotiating position and preparing for a potential resumption of hostilities.
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19 AprОперация Z: Военкоры Русской Весны

The New York Times report provides new, specific US intelligence estimates: Iran retains ~40% of its drone arsenal and >60% of its missile launchers, with most missile cities still operational. It also details Iranian efforts to recover missiles from damaged warehouses, potentially restoring 70% of its pre-war stockpile.

19 AprIntel Slava

The report provides specific percentages for Iran's remaining missile (over 60%) and drone (about 40%) capacity.

19 AprDD Geopolitics

The report adds that missile reserves remain at 70% and strike drones at 40%, and specifies that Iran used underground and mountain shelters to protect and restore its strategic missile units.

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