The New York Times. Iran reactivates 30 missile sites in Strait of Hormuz

The New York Times, citing senior officials in Washington, revealed that Iran has restarted dozens of vital missile sites and moved launch pads to alternative points in anticipation of renewed fighting in the region.

Recent intelligence assessments  indicate  that Tehran has succeeded in restoring full and partial operational capability at 30 of the 33 sites along the Strait of Hormuz, raising direct U.S. military concerns for the security of international navigation and naval forces deployed in the waters of the Persian Gulf.

The resilience of the "rocket cities" and the readiness of the stock

The US newspaper quoted intelligence reports as saying that Iran retains about 70 percent of its mobile launch pads and its stockpile of ballistic and cruise missiles that it had before the outbreak of the recent clashes.

The data shows that nearly 90% of the fortified storage facilities and underground tunnels – known as "missile cities" – are now usable again despite the violent airstrikes carried out by US and Israeli forces over the past months, benefiting from the activation of air defense systems at strategic points such as Qeshm Island.

The New York Times explained that these figures contradict the statements of President Donald Trump and his Secretary of Defense Pete Hegsey about the "destruction" of Iran's missile capability, despite the fact that the commander of CENTCOM, Gen. Brad Cooper, denied some of the figures circulating and described them as inaccurate.

Gulf mediation postpones a full-scale US strike

 US President Donald Trump announced last night the postponement of a planned military attack against Iranian targets, in response to a direct request from the leaders of the Gulf countries, Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, the Emir of Qatar, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad, and the President of the United Arab Emirates, Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed.

The announcement reflects the entry of Gulf capitals with their diplomatic weight, supported by Pakistani moves to convey proposals, to convince Washington that there is a real chance of concluding an acceptable deal that protects energy markets and prevents Iran from acquiring a nuclear weapon.

The White House links the decision to the progress of the ongoing negotiations, the details of which have been briefed on Israel, with Trump directing his forces to remain in a state of maximum readiness to launch an immediate "all-out attack" if the current political track fails.