Iranian officials claim the country's missile capabilities have not only recovered but now exceed pre-war levels, following the joint Israeli and United States bombardment of Iranian military and nuclear sites during the so-called 12-Day War. Defense leaders in Tehran assert that missile production has accelerated, with new weapons rolling off production lines at an unprecedented rate, and warn that this renewed focus on missile development could spark further regional conflict. Analysts suggest Iran's emphasis on missile power is both a response to internal pressures and a strategy to regain leverage in international negotiations, especially as talks over its nuclear program remain stalled. Meanwhile, Israel is rapidly expanding its air-defense systems, including the deployment of advanced laser technology, in anticipation of future missile threats from Iran.