October 11, 2026 Israel estimates that Iran has some 2,000 ballistic missiles capable of reaching Israel, and that Tehran is working to reestablish its foothold in Syria. By World Israel News Staff Israeli intelligence officials estimate that Iran has retained as many as 2,000 ballistic missiles capable of reaching Israel and is rapidly rebuilding its weapons production capabilities, Channel 12 reported on Sunday, raising concerns that Tehran could soon restore much of the military threat it posed before the war. The assessment, disclosed Sunday, comes amid mounting evidence that Iran is also attempting to reestablish its network of terrorist proxies along Israel’s borders, particularly in southern Syria, where Iranian-backed operatives have reportedly received substantial funding, weapons and other assistance. Israeli defense officials estimate that Iran currently possesses between 1,800 and 2,000 ballistic missiles capable of striking Israel, compared with approximately 2,500 before the war began in February. The Iranian military has also restored a significant portion of its missile launchers, although intelligence officials remain uncertain how many missiles and launch systems could be deployed immediately in the event of renewed fighting. The estimates suggest that the joint US-Israeli military campaign, despite inflicting extensive damage on Iranian military installations and weapons factories, failed to permanently eliminate Tehran’s ability to threaten Israel with large-scale missile barrages. “We never said that 100% of Iranian production capability had been destroyed,” an Israeli intelligence official said. The official explained that Iran immediately began repairing damaged installations and resuming weapons manufacturing after the conclusion of major military operations, with production expected to increase as more time passes. Western intelligence officials have similarly concluded that Iran preserved important missile and drone manufacturing facilities despite months of American and Israeli bombardment.