Satellite imagery suggests Iran is attempting to recover missile launchers buried by the US and Israel during previous operations, utilizing the ceasefire period. Despite the US claiming to have rendered Iran's missile program ineffective, concerns remain that Iran may be able to recover and repair much of its buried stock. The situation is further complicated by ongoing tensions surrounding the Strait of Hormuz and Trump's blockade, with China expressing concern over the move.
President Trump has suggested he could secure a better Iran nuclear deal than the one negotiated under Obama, citing limitations in the 2015 agreement. The deal restricted Iran's nuclear program but did not address ballistic missiles or regional conflicts. Current conditions are different from those in 2015, according to experts.
Trump claimed that China has agreed not to provide weapons to Iran, linking it to the opening of the Strait of Hormuz. Despite previous denials from Chinese officials, the US government alleges China has been supplying dual-use industrial components for Iranian missile production. This situation highlights the complex dynamics between the US and China regarding Iran's nuclear program.