Iran using ceasefire to improve combat power, army spokesperson says
Iran is reportedly using the ceasefire with the U.S. to strengthen its military capabilities. A senior army official stated that the armed forces are preparing for potential future attacks. The U.S. and Iran are currently far apart on key issues despite recent peace proposals exchanged between the two nations.
- ▪Iran's army spokesperson claims the ceasefire is being used to enhance combat readiness.
- ▪President Trump recently halted military strikes on Iran, influenced by Middle Eastern allies.
- ▪The U.S. and Iran have exchanged peace proposals but remain divided on uranium enrichment and sanctions relief.
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Iran is using the extended ceasefire with the U.S. to bolster its combat power, a senior army official said Tuesday, as President Trump boasts the war has decimated Tehran’s military. Mohammad Akraminia, chief spokesperson for Iran’s army, said the Islamic republic’s armed forces have treated the ceasefire “as a time of war” and have positioned themselves to respond to future attacks by the U.S. and Israel. He added that if Iran is attacked again, its armed forces will open “new fronts” with new tools and methods, though he did not detail what those would be. The comments come after Mr. Trump halted imminent strikes on Iran on Monday, citing requests from Middle East allies and the prospects for a deal that meets U.S. demands to end the war. Mr.
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