# Missile Proliferation

Discrepancies in the Desert: Rubio Reassesses Iran’s Resilient Missile Arsenal

Secretary of State Marco Rubio has acknowledged that Iran retains 50% of its missile stockpile, contradicting earlier claims by President Trump. As Tehran proposes a new phased peace plan that prioritizes reopening the Strait of Hormuz over nuclear concessions, the White House faces internal disagreement on how to finalize the conflict.