Iran rebuilding military industrial base faster than expected: CNN

Published May 21, 2026 Updated May 21, 2026 12:27pm

Iran has already restarted some of its drone production during the six-week ceasefire that began in early April, CNN reports citing two sources familiar with US intelligence assessments.

US intelligence indicates Iran’s military is rebuilding much faster than initially estimated, the report added, citing four sources.

US 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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