Iran's acting defense minister stated that the country's drone production did not stop during the war, but increased threefold, according to a Telegram statement. The claim has not been independently verified.
Speaking on the source, Iran's acting defense minister claimed that the country's drone production capacity tripled during the war, asserting that production did not cease. The statement, which has not been independently verified, follows a pattern of senior Iranian officials emphasizing the regime's military resilience and rebuilding efforts. As The Zioneer has reported, Iranian officials have previously highlighted progress in missile stockpile restoration, petrochemical plant recovery, and overall deterrence posture. The acting defense minister's specific claim about drone production is not corroborated by independent sources, and the timeline of the 'war' referenced is unclear.
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