Iran rebuilding military industrial base faster than expected, CNN reports
Source: Reuters
May 21, 2026 3:26 AM EDT Updated 9 hours ago
May 21 (Reuters) - 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. intelligence assessments.
US intelligence indicates Iran’s military is rebuilding much faster than initially estimated, the report added, citing four sources.
Reuters could not immediately verify the report.
U.S. President Donald Trump on Wednesday said the United States was ready to proceed with further attacks on Tehran if Iran did not agree to a peace deal, but suggested Washington could wait a few days to "get the right answers."
Read more: https://www.reuters.com/world/middle-east/iran-rebuilding-military-industrial-base-faster-than-expected-cnn-reports-2026-05-21/
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