New attacks in Gulf as Iran vows more

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When will Arabs learn that it is not about the religion or race. The destruction of the uncompromising Mudslime theocracy in Iran and the return of the Shah is of greater good for the world.

 

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When will Arabs learn that it is not about the religion or race. The destruction of the uncompromising Mudslime theocracy in Iran and the return of the Shah is of greater good for the world.

The evil Islamists and their uncompromising stance got what they deserve.

 

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How long will it take to rebuild Iran after this massive air strike on 5000 over targets in Iran? 10 years, 20 years? Where to find the money to do it? Borrow from China?

 

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AI says:

Based on reports as of early March 2026, Iran’s ability to rebuild after the ongoing conflict depends on whether the regime survives, with projections for military and economic recovery ranging from a few months to over a decade. While a 12-day war in June 2025 showed Iran could rapidly rebuild some capabilities within months, the 2026 war, which included the reported death of Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, has created deeper structural, economic, and military damage.

Rebuilding Projections by Sector (as of March 2026):

• Missile and Drone Arsenal: Despite strikes aimed at destroying production facilities, Iran has shown the ability to quickly ramp up production of drones and rebuild missile sites, with some facilities resuming operations within months of earlier 2025 attacks. However, the 2026 conflict has severely degraded their missile industrial base, with US officials noting a 90% decline in attacks by early March 2026, suggesting a more profound, long-term setback.
• Nuclear Infrastructure: Defense Intelligence Agency projections in 2025 suggested a two-year setback for nuclear sites, but with deeper, continued, and more intense attacks in 2026, including on specialized facilities, the timeline for reconstruction is now uncertain and likely longer.
• Military Capabilities: A 2025 DIA report estimated it could take a decade for Iran to develop the technical skill for long-range missiles capable of reaching the US.
• Infrastructure and Economy: The 2026 conflict has caused significant damage to at least 4,000 civilian buildings and key energy infrastructure, worsening an already contracting economy. Economic recovery depends heavily on the lifting of sanctions and the stability of the new regime, which is currently facing severe inflation and internal instability.
  

Key Factors Influencing Rebuilding Speed:

• Regime Survival: If the regime collapses or faces a long succession crisis, reconstruction will be delayed significantly.
• Access to Technology: Iran’s ability to reacquire key components, such as planetary mixers for solid-fuel missiles, is a crucial bottleneck.
• "Pickaxe Mountain": Continued work on deep, fortified underground sites suggests a long-term, multi-year, or decade-long plan for rebuilding, rather than a quick fix.
• International Support: The "revisionist alliance" (CRINK) and, specifically, Chinese assistance in the "evasion economy" play a vital role in Iran's ability to rebuild its military capabilities.