Iran is accelerating efforts to dig out missiles and munitions
Iran is reportedly accelerating efforts to excavate hidden or buried missiles and munitions during a ceasefire with the U.S., according to U.S. officials. The U.S. believes Iran aims to restore its military capabilities in case President Donald Trump resumes strikes, as he reviews options including reopening the Strait of Hormuz and seizing nuclear material. While the White House claims Iran's military has been largely defeated, Iran maintains it can still defend its interests.
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White HouseIran is accelerating efforts to dig out missiles and munitionsThe Iranian regime has used the weekslong ceasefire in the war to try to position its remaining military capabilities to launch attacks if Trump decides to resume strikes.Listen to this article with a free account00:0000:00A missile launched from Iran as seen from the central Gaza Strip on March 1.Eyad Baba / AFP - Getty ImagesShareAdd NBC News to GoogleApril 30, 2026, 6:21 PM EDTBy Gordon Lubold, Courtney Kube, Dan De Luce and Monica AlbaWASHINGTON — Iran is taking advantage of the ceasefire with the U.S. to dig out its weapons, according to a U.S. official and two other people familiar with the matter.
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