Iran’s military officials have declared readiness to resume hostilities with the United States if diplomatic talks fail, emphasizing their recovery and adaptation during the current ceasefire. While negotiations involving Oman and other mediators aim to end the US-Israel conflict with Iran, Tehran has intensified efforts to enhance its military capabilities.

US media reports from June indicate that Iran retains about 70% of its pre-war missile stockpile and roughly 40% of its drone arsenal, suggesting Tehran’s capacity to sustain prolonged asymmetric warfare, particularly in the Strait of Hormuz. Although Iran’s air defenses have been weakened, the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) and the Iranian army have reported shooting down various US military assets over the past month, including cruise missiles, MQ-9 and MQ-1 combat and surveillance drones, and one-way “Lucas” drones.

Last week, Reuters reported, citing unnamed sources, that Iran may soon receive up to 400 Chinese-made shoulder-fired air defense missile launchers, with shipments reportedly transiting through Pakistan. Kanani Moghaddam, an Iranian official, stated that stockpiles in underground missile and drone facilities are gradually becoming operational, a factor he attributes to US President Donald Trump’s repeated decisions to call off larger strikes against Iran.

Meanwhile, Washington has indicated that an agreement concerning the Strait of Hormuz may be near, with President Trump renewing his demand for a deal or “total surrender.”

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