Iranian state TV releases video of official in underground missile production facility - report

Iranian state television has released footage showing the Chief of Staff of the Iranian Armed Forces, Ali Abdollahi, touring an underground ballistic missile production facility. During the visit, Abdollahi asserted that Iran's production of ballistic missiles has significantly increased over the past year.

State media also reported that Iran's production of suicide drones has tripled since the beginning of the early 2026 war. This announcement comes as Israeli defense officials express surprise at the rapid pace of Iran's military industrial complex recovery following the conflict.

Earlier assessments by Israeli officials and media suggested that the war had set back Iran's military capabilities by years. However, recent intelligence indicates a much speedier turnaround than anticipated, with advancements noted in multiple areas, including ballistic missile technology. This rapid reconstruction has reportedly caught Israeli defense circles off guard.

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Iran's production has increased significantly in the past year.