US President Donald Trump stated that Iran has only about 21 to 22 percent of its missile capability remaining following a US military operation. In an interview with NBC News, Trump said American forces had completely destroyed Iran’s military infrastructure, leaving the country with a fraction of its previous missile strength.

However, his remarks appear to contradict a report published by The New York Times citing US intelligence agencies. That report indicated Iran had regained operational access to 30 of its 33 missile bases along the Strait of Hormuz and retained roughly 70 percent of its pre-war missile stockpile.

The differing assessments highlight a significant gap between the US administration’s public statements and intelligence evaluations regarding the extent of damage to Iran’s missile program.