US-Israeli Strikes Destroy 12,300 Iranian Targets Amid Mixed Assessments

Intelligence assessments revealed about half of Iran's missile launchers remained operational.

“Iran still possesses significant missile launching capabilities: US intelligence Many of Iran’s coastal defense cruise missiles have not been significantly degraded, report says Istanbul Around half of Iran’s missile launch systems remain operational and the country still possesses thousands of one-way attack drones despite weeks of sustained US and Israeli strikes on military targets, according to recent US intelligence assessments cited by CNN”

Anadolu Agency

Thousands of drones still comprised Tehran's arsenal despite 12,300 strikes conducted.

Anadolu Agency

This intelligence conflicted with Trump's claims that very few missiles remain.

The Atlantic Council described the campaign as a high-risk gamble.

Iran relies on a complex network of tunnels providing maximum protection for military equipment.

Satellite images showed 27 underground bases and more than 100 tunnels.

Anadolu Ajansı

Heavy equipment was bombed to prevent reopening routes, but substitute equipment allowed continued access.

The underground network is part of Iran's long-term asymmetric warfare strategy.

Many of Iran's coastal defense cruise missiles had not been significantly degraded.

“(CNN) Three sources familiar with the matter told CNN, based on recent U”

CNN Arabic

These missiles enable Iran to threaten shipping in the Strait of Hormuz.

US-Israeli forces focused on internal targets rather than maritime capabilities.

The Pentagon and White House did not respond to requests for comment.

Congressional Democrats demanded briefings on the war's legality.

The Atlantic Council warned of weak legal and political justification.

DW

The opposition reflected a growing realization that regime change lacked clear exit conditions.