Western military intelligence reports indicate that Iran has successfully limited the damage from six weeks of intense airstrikes by the US and Israel, retaining its ability to respond if the ceasefire fails. Despite claims from US officials, including former President Donald Trump, that Iran's missile capabilities have been obliterated, assessments reveal that Tehran still possesses thousands of missiles and drones. The US Defence Intelligence Agency highlighted that Iran's military command remains stable and unified, even after the deaths of key leaders such as Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. Iran's military planning has allowed it to decentralize decision-making and disperse its missile infrastructure, complicating US efforts to target these assets. Meanwhile, the economic toll of the conflict is significant, with US officials indicating plans to ramp up sanctions, which they describe as the 'financial equivalent' of military strikes. As ceasefire negotiations continue without a breakthrough, Iran appears to be preparing for a potential escalation in hostilities.