Iran is using the ongoing ceasefire to recover buried missiles and rebuild its military capabilities as President Trump reviews options for potential renewed strikes and the Strait of Hormuz remains closed.
Iran is exploiting the ongoing ceasefire with the United States to excavate missiles and munitions buried underground or buried beneath rubble from U.S. and Israeli airstrikes, according to U.S. officials familiar with the matter.
American intelligence believes Tehran is racing to rebuild its drone and missile capabilities in preparation for potential attacks across the Middle East should President Trump decide to resume military operations. Trump was briefed by U.S. Central Command chief Admiral Brad Cooper on military options, including reopening the Strait of Hormuz.
Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth warned Iran directly: “While you are digging out — which is exactly what you’re doing, digging out of bombed-out and devastated facilities — we are only getting stronger.”
Trump acknowledged Iran retains some arsenal, saying: “They have missiles, about 82% are gone, and they have drones, and most of them are gone.” Negotiations to end the war remain at an impasse.
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