Rebuilds Missile and Drone Factories Amidst Russian Arms Supplies

and Israel. The Russian Ministry of Defense did not respond to Bloomberg's inquiry.

has paused direct attacks.

The White House, however, rejected Bloomberg's findings. A spokesperson asserted that U.S.

In response, the Pentagon is preparing options for a new large-scale attack, according to The New York Times on October 8. The plan involves an intensive three-day operation targeting missile systems and drone production, much of which the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has rebuilt. Other potential targets include energy facilities and IRGC command centers. Trump has reportedly ordered the preparation of these strike options, following discussions with Vice President J.D. Vance and other officials on October 2.

Simultaneously, Washington and Tehran are engaged in indirect communication. response to its seven-day de-escalation proposal and expects to present its position soon. Trump had previously rejected this September proposal, which included a regional ceasefire, unfreezing $12 billion in Iranian assets, lifting oil sanctions, and ending the U.S. blockade of Iranian ports.

A senior U.S. Another U.S. official told Al Jazeera on September 28 that no agreement would be reached without resolving the nuclear issue, though Washington was open to easing sanctions and unfreezing assets in exchange for progress.

Both sides also offer conflicting assessments of the situation in the Strait of Hormuz. Iranian authorities claim full control and intend to maintain it until their demands are met. U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio, conversely, stated that Tehran has lost all control. The IRGC has threatened to attack vessels violating its rules outside the Strait of Hormuz, with Commander Ahmad Vahidi stating the navy is ready to respond to unauthorized passage.

President Masoud Pezeshkian urged national unity to address war and sanctions-induced problems amidst internal divisions over negotiations with Washington.