Top Netanyahu aide says Iran still has ‘thousands’ of ballistic missiles

Israeli National Security Adviser Tzachi Hanegbi tells Army Radio that Iran still has “thousands of ballistic missiles” at its disposal, indicating a higher figure than previously estimated, Report informs via The Times of Israel.

“This is not a battle that over the long term will be able to bring an end to the Iranian threat,” Hanegbi says.

Military analysts have until now reported that Iran is thought to have some 1,500 to 2,000 missiles, though it has already fired hundreds of those, and Israel is thought to have struck and destroyed some as well.