The Iranian government has stepped up operations to recover missiles and various munitions that were “hidden underground or buried in rubble” following aerial bombardments by the United States and Israel, according to a report by NBC News.
Citing a US official and two additional sources acquainted with the situation, the report indicates that Tehran is leveraging the current cessation of hostilities to “quickly rebuild its drone and missile capabilities”.
The recovery efforts are focused on extracting weaponry previously concealed or submerged under debris caused by the strikes. US officials reportedly believe these actions are intended to ensure Iran is prepared to “launch attacks across the Middle East” should President Donald Trump opt to restart military engagements.
According to NBC News, the push to excavate these strategic assets is viewed as a move to restore offensive capacity in anticipation of any future shifts in the regional security landscape.
This clandestine rearmament effort follows a sharp diplomatic escalation at the United Nations, where Amir Saeid Iravani, Iran’s Permanent Representative, hit back at six Arab nations.
ANI
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