Event Brief
ISW: Iran may rebuild missiles and drones with MoU funds
Filed: Jun 17, 2026 at 2:06 PM ET
Summary: ISW assessed that economic relief from a reported MoU would let Iran quickly rebuild missile and drone programs.
WHO: Institute for the Study of War (ISW)
WHAT: ISW assessed that funds promised under a Memorandum of Understanding would be used to rebuild Iran’s missile and drone programs.
WHEN: Jun 17, 2026 at 2:06 PM ET
WHERE: Iran
WHY: Iranian officials promised that funds set to be released as part of the deal would be used to rebuild its missile and drone programs.
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