President Donald Trump told NBC’s Meet the Press that Iran currently retains roughly 21-22% of its missile arsenal, a figure he used to underscore what he characterized as devastating US military operations against Iranian weapons infrastructure.
What Trump actually said
Trump described US military efforts as having “totally destroyed” much of Iran’s missile manufacturing capabilities, including production sites and launching areas. He acknowledged that Iran still possesses “some missiles” and “some drones,” but framed the remaining stockpile as a shell of what it once was.
The interview was previewed on June 5-6 before airing in full on June 7, arriving at a moment when fragile ceasefires involving Israel and Lebanon remain in play.
The intelligence gap
