Despite US and Israeli assertions of severely reducing Iran's missile and drone capabilities, including claims of "functionally destroying" its ballistic missile capacity, Tehran continues to launch projectiles. While official reports indicate a significant decline in launch frequencies—reportedly by 86-90%—experts point to Iran's vast geography and reliance on hidden or mobile launchers as factors hindering complete elimination without ground forces. Iran's strategy has shifted to asymmetric warfare, employing "harassment fire" with limited projectiles to exhaust regional defenses and inflict economic damage, evidenced by recent drone incidents and disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz. This approach aims to maintain a credible threat and foster a war of attrition, leveraging cost-effective drones to challenge militarily superior powers. The ongoing strikes have already impacted global oil prices, causing significant economic ripple effects.