Israel-US vs Iran War Live Updates: Analyst Says Iran’s Missile Launch Capability Against Israel Significantly Degraded
Amid the ongoing Israel-Iran missile conflict, security policy and defence analyst Wolfgang Pusztai stated that while Iran still possesses missiles capable of reaching Israel, its launch capacity has been significantly weakened. Speaking to Al Jazeera, he noted that only a few dozen operational missile launching systems may remain active.
Pusztai compared the current pace of attacks to those seen during the so-called “12 Days War”, highlighting wider time gaps between launches. According to him, the reduced frequency suggests that Iran’s ability to sustain large-scale ballistic missile strikes on Israel has deteriorated under ongoing US-Israeli military pressure.
He estimated that Iran still holds approximately 1,200 to 1,500 short-range ballistic missiles capable of reaching the western shores of the Gulf. These short-range missiles fly lower and slower than medium-range systems, making them comparatively easier targets for advanced missile defence systems.
Despite the degradation in launch capability, Pusztai warned that the remaining arsenal continues to pose a significant regional security threat. The evolving missile dynamics underscore the broader risks tied to the expanding US-Iran-Israel geopolitical crisis and the fragile stability of the Middle East war theatre.
