Iran has redeployed and hidden its drone and missile capabilities across the country during the ceasefire, preparing for potential future mass strikes, according to intelligence reports.
A social media post mocks a figure referred to as "Bush-rat Shaikh," a single mother who prioritizes anti-US propaganda related to the Strait of Hormuz over her parental responsibilities. The post does not specify a location.
President of the United States Donald Trump criticized German Chancellor Friedrich Merz on Truth Social, stating that Merz's stance on Iran's nuclear program is unacceptable and warning that a nuclear-armed Iran would threaten global security. Trump also commented negatively on Germany's economic and political situation.
The U.S. Treasury Department's Office of Foreign Assets Control announced that companies paying "tolls" to the Islamic Republic for passage through the Strait of Hormuz will face "significant sanctions." U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent stated that institutions facilitating or cooperating with Iran's "shadow banking" network will also face severe consequences.
Iran has used the ceasefire including to intelligence reports to redeploy and unbury many of its drone and missile capability and spread them round the country ready for a continuation of mass strikes.
