BREAKING: Iran Launches Over 40 Missiles in 17th Wave of Attacks Targeting U.S. and Israeli Positions – story-veterans.com

Overwhelming missile defense systems

Maintaining psychological pressure

Demonstrating continued capability despite airstrikes

Forcing adversaries to expend expensive interceptor missiles

However, analysts also note that Iranian missile launch rates have decreased significantly compared to the first days of the war.

This decline suggests that Iran may be conserving remaining missiles or facing operational limitations due to damaged launch facilities.

Risk of a Wider War