The United States has intensified its military preparedness amid the ongoing Middle East conflict, announcing fresh agreements to boost missile production while Iran firmly rejects a proposed peace plan.
The US Department of Defense confirmed on Wednesday that it has entered into multiple agreements with leading defence contractors to replenish its missile stockpiles, which have been heavily utilised during the war.
The move comes as American, Israeli, and allied forces continue to deploy interceptor missiles to counter Iranian retaliatory attacks, raising concerns about dwindling reserves.
According to the Pentagon, companies including Lockheed Martin and BAE Systems will significantly increase production of key missile components, particularly “seeker heads” used in the Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) system.
The new deal is expected to quadruple output, placing the US defence manufacturing sector on what officials describe as a “wartime footing.”
In a separate agreement, Lockheed Martin will also accelerate the production of Precision Strike Missiles (PrSM), a new generation of tactical ballistic weapons recently deployed in the conflict.
Additionally, Honeywell Aerospace has been contracted to expand the supply of critical navigation systems and other components essential to maintaining the US munitions inventory.
While the United States ramps up its military capabilities, diplomatic efforts appear to be faltering.
Iran has reportedly rejected a peace proposal put forward by Washington, signaling a hardline stance on the continuation of the war.
According to Iranian state media, a senior official stated that Tehran would determine the terms and timing of any ceasefire.
“The end of the war will occur when Iran decides it should end, not when Trump envisions its conclusion,” the official was quoted as saying.
Although there has been no formal statement from Iran’s government, multiple local media outlets have echoed the rejection of the US proposal.
Reports also indicate that Pakistan attempted to mediate by conveying a 15-point US-backed peace framework to Iran, but the effort did not yield a breakthrough.
Instead, Tehran is said to have outlined its own conditions for ending hostilities. These include an end to military aggression, guarantees against future attacks, compensation for damages, and recognition of its sovereignty over strategic territories such as the Strait of Hormuz.
The development underscores the growing complexity of the conflict, which has already disrupted global energy markets and heightened geopolitical tensions.
With both military escalation and diplomatic deadlock unfolding simultaneously, the prospect of a swift resolution appears increasingly uncertain.
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