American Spy Agency Intel on Iran’s Ballistic Missiles

In a column earlier today, I said I’d separately address U.S. intelligence leaks to the New York Times, indicating that “Iran has restored operational access to 30 of the 33 missile sites it retains” along the Strait of Hormuz, as well as 70 percent of its mobile missile launchers and pre-war missile stockpile.

As I said in the column, I’m skeptical. I’m willing to assume that the report’s numerical assessments accurately reflect what our spy agencies are telling the Times reporters. What gives me pause, however, is the implication that these ostensibly disturbing numbers translate into Iran’s ready access to a robust, turnkey ballistic missile arsenal.