Iran Races to Rebuild Missile Arsenal as Trump Signals US Unlikely to Resume Strikes
Iranian missiles are displayed next to a banner with a picture of Iran’s Supreme Leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, on a street in Tehran, Iran, Sept. 27, 2026. Photo: Majid Asgaripour/WANA (West Asia News Agency) via REUTERS…
Assessment
Iran is openly signaling it intends to rebuild its missile capabilities after suffering heavy damage from US and Israeli strikes. The Trump administration's apparent reluctance to continue military operations gives Tehran a window to recover. The question is whether diplomatic pressure or renewed strikes will be used to prevent Iran from reconstituting a threat that experts still consider serious. Watch for whether Iran's rebuilding pace accelerates as the US political timeline shifts.