Iran guards ability to build missiles as Trump eases attacks

What happened: Iran preserved missile and drone factories despite months of U.S. and Israeli bombing, Western officials said, letting it rebuild arsenals while President Donald Trump holds off on strikes ahead of the midterm elections. Key numbers: No concrete figures provided. Why it matters: Officials said Iran remains well-stocked with ballistic missiles and some anti-ship weapons and can quickly add more. One official said Russia was providing missiles, echoing a June assessment.

Iran preserved missile and drone factories despite months of U.S. and Israeli bombing, Western officials said, letting it rebuild arsenals while President Donald Trump holds off on strikes ahead of the midterm elections.

Officials said Iran remains well-stocked with ballistic missiles and some anti-ship weapons and can quickly add more. One official said Russia was providing missiles, echoing a June assessment.