[AP=Yonhap News]<\/span>\n<\/div>\n CNN reported on the 20th (local time), citing U.S. intelligence officials, that Iran has partially resumed drone production during the cease-fire and is rebuilding its military and defense industry faster than expected. Sources say Tehran is rapidly restoring missile bases, launchers and key weapons-production capabilities that U.S. and Israeli airstrikes destroyed. U.S. officials warn that if President Donald Trump orders renewed military operations, Iran\u2019s recovery could still pose a significant threat across the Middle East. CNN noted that Iran could try to offset weakened missile production by increasing drone launches against Israel and other regional targets. Timelines to restart production vary by component, but U.S. intelligence estimates Iran could fully restore its drone capabilities in as little as six months. \u201cThe Iranians have accelerated every recovery timeline the U.S. intelligence community expected,\u201d one official told CNN. One source said Iran\u2019s rapid rebuilding reflects several factors, including support from Russia and China and the fact that U.S. and Israeli strikes did not inflict as much damage as anticipated. Sources say China continued supplying missile-manufacturing components to Iran during the fighting, although those shipments may have declined under current U.S. sanctions. At a press briefing, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Guo Yajun denied the allegation, calling it \u201cnot based on fact.\u201d #Iran #Ceasefire #Drones #Weapons Yonhap News TV \u2014 News tips and inquiries: KakaoTalk\/Line jebo23; Choi Jin-kyung (highjean@yna.co.kr)<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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