Iran Rapidly Restores Missile Bunkers, Maintaining Strategic Deterrence Amid Strikes

New intelligence reports indicate that Iran is rapidly restoring its underground missile silos and bunkers within hours of being struck by US and Israeli forces. The Iranian military is reportedly utilizing sophisticated decoys to prevent Washington from accurately assessing the extent of damage to its launch platforms. Despite White House claims of a 90% reduction in Iranian attacks, estimates suggest the country continues to launch up to 30 ballistic missiles and 100 drones daily across the region. This resilience underscores Iran's strategy to maintain its missile arsenal as a primary strategic deterrent following the neutralization of its conventional naval and air assets. For financial markets, the persistence of Iran's strike capabilities suggests a prolonged regional conflict, maintaining a high geopolitical risk premium on Brent Crude and gold. Investors remain cautious as the discrepancy between official claims and intelligence assessments adds uncertainty to regional stability and equity performance.