The Iranian army spokesman said Sunday that Tehran fully exploited the ceasefire to import new equipment, repair damaged systems, and produce new drones, thanking President Trump for the opportunity, according to Iranian media.
The Iranian army spokesman's statement, reported Sunday at 12:07 Jerusalem, reiterates and expands on earlier remarks. In the new message, the spokesman explicitly thanked President Trump, saying the ceasefire agreement provided an opportunity to import equipment, repair damaged systems, and produce new drones "that we are now using." The statement comes after The Zioneer reported earlier Sunday (11:52) that the spokesman said Tehran had exploited the ceasefire for equipment imports and system repairs.
The spokesman's latest comments highlight a more direct acknowledgment of the window created by the diplomatic pause, which followed a U.S.-led framework deal. The mention of new drones in operational use adds a capability dimension to the earlier claim of restored systems. The statement also includes a direct expression of gratitude to Trump, a departure from the more adversarial tone of previous Iranian military statements.
The remarks align with a pattern of Iranian officials publicly crediting the ceasefire for military rebuilding, as The Zioneer reported on July 6 and July 25, when the army spokesman warned of a "crushing response" to any aggression and announced restored air defense systems. The timing of the thanks to Trump may also reflect domestic messaging aimed at justifying the ceasefire to hardline audiences.
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