Iran rebuilding military industrial base faster than expected, CNN reports
Iran is reportedly rebuilding its military industrial base more quickly than anticipated. The country has resumed some drone production during a recent ceasefire, according to U.S. intelligence assessments. President Trump has indicated that the U.S. is prepared to take further action if Iran does not agree to a peace deal.
- ▪Iran has restarted some drone production during a six-week ceasefire that began in early April.
- ▪U.S. intelligence suggests that Iran's military rebuilding is occurring faster than initially estimated.
- ▪President Trump stated that the U.S. is ready for further attacks on Tehran if a peace deal is not reached.
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Iran rebuilding military industrial base faster than expected, CNN reportsSign up now: Get ST's newsletters delivered to your inboxFILE PHOTO: Iranian missiles are displayed at the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps(IRGC) Aerospace Force Museum in Tehran, Iran, November 12, 2025. Majid Asgaripour/WANA (West Asia News Agency) via REUTERS/File PhotoPublished May 21, 2026, 03:29 PMUpdated May 21, 2026, 03:34 PMListenMay 21 - Iran has already restarted some of its drone production during the six-week ceasefire that began in early April, CNN reported on Thursday, citing two sources familiar with U.S.
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