Former U.S. Adviser Warns Iran Conflict Is Far From Over

Former U.S. National Security Adviser Lt. Gen. H.R. McMaster said Iran has rebuilt roughly half of the missile stockpile it possessed before the United States and Israel launched military operations 132 days ago.

According to McMaster, control of the Strait of Hormuz remains central to Iran's strategy. He said recent attacks on commercial vessels and U.S. allies were intended to pressure Gulf states and weaken their ties with Washington.

McMaster said Tehran aims to strengthen its influence over the strategic waterway while rebuilding its missile and drone capabilities. He estimated that Iran has already restored about 50% of its missile inventory, suggesting the broader conflict remains unresolved despite temporary diplomatic efforts.

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Iran is rebuilding its missile arsenal and is “getting back to about 50% of the missile stockpiles” it had when the US and Israel launched their war against Tehran 132 days ago, former US national security adviser H.R. McMaster told CBS News.

“This is not anywhere near an end of…

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