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US claims Iran's missile power crippled, yet Tehran still rains fire in Gulf

Tehran, unable to sustain large barrages, is now firing one or two missiles or drones at a time, often targeting civilian or commercial infrastructure rather than military sites.

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Moneycontrol•17-03-2026, 10:23

US claims Iran's missile power crippled, yet Tehran still rains fire in Gulf

•US claims joint strikes with Israel (Operation Epic Fury) crippled Iran's missile and drone capabilities, achieving "complete and total aerial dominance."
•Despite US assertions, Iran continues to launch missiles and drones, leading to incidents like the Abu Dhabi strike and Gulf alerts.
•The scale of Iran's attacks has sharply declined (90% missile, 80% drone reduction), but it retains a large arsenal and uses mobile launchers.
•Iran's strategy shifted to smaller, sustained "harassment fire" targeting civilian infrastructure and employing cheap, mass-produced Shahed drones.
•Tehran also uses economic pressure, disrupting Strait of Hormuz shipping and driving up oil prices, as the conflict widens regionally.

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