Iran's Ballistic Missile Stockpile Declines Amid Ongoing Middle East Conflict

Iran's ballistic missile stockpile has reportedly decreased to fewer than 1,000 due to strikes and interceptions amid the ongoing Middle East conflict involving the US and Israel. Analysts, including Ian Bremmer, caution that this reduction does not signal an end to hostilities, as Iran continues to use drones and cruise missiles to sustain attacks. The effectiveness of Iran's arsenal also depends on the availability of interceptor missiles in opposing air defense systems, suggesting the conflict may persist despite declining missile numbers.