US says it has destroyed Iran missile capacity: How is Iran still shooting?

Al JazeeraCenterEN 5 min read 100% complete by Virginia PietromarchiMarch 16, 2026 at 03:08 PM
US says it has destroyed Iran missile capacity: How is Iran still shooting?

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Despite claims from the US that joint US-Israeli attacks have significantly degraded Iran's missile and drone capabilities since the start of "Operation Epic Fury" on February 28, 2026, Iran continues to launch projectiles. While the number of missiles and drones fired by Iran has decreased substantially since the beginning of the conflict, as evidenced by statements from the UAE Defence Ministry and Israel's Institute for National Security Studies, Iran retains enough capacity to launch attacks. Recent missile launches have triggered alerts in Qatar, Saudi Arabia, the UAE, and Bahrain, with one missile causing a fatality in Abu Dhabi. The US Pentagon reported a 90% decrease in missile launches and an 86% decrease in drone attacks compared to the initial days of the war.

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iran missile capacity 100% missile attacks 80% drone attacks 70% us 60% ballistic missiles 60% israel 60% military drill 50% operation epic fury 50% regional conflict 40% islamic revolutionary guard corps 40%

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Iran

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