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."

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