"The war in Iran has intensified the terror risk, while extremist groups in sub-Saharan Africa continue to exploit security vacuums," the Allianz report says. (The six-week ceasefire between Iran and US, which began in April, has remained fragile with President Donald Trump threatening to renew the strikes as the Islamic Republic has reportedly restarted production of some of its drones and the Iranian military is rapidly rebuilding certain military capabilities.Earlier this week, Trump said that he was hours away from ordering renewed strikes on Iran and that American war planes had reportedly advanced, targets were identified but the Republican leader abruptly paused the move citing requests from Gulf allies.Rapid military reconstitution defies US estimatesA CNN report, citing sources aware of the US intelligence assessments, suggested that Iran’s military is reconstituting at a faster pace than earlier estimated by the American agencies.The rebuilding of Iran’s military capabilities which were destroyed in the recent joint attack by US-Israel, which includes replacing launchers, missile sites, indicates that Tehran still remains a threat to President Trump’s regional allies, the report stated.Also Read | Pakistan steps up Iran-US mediation as Trump threatens renewed military actionThe US intelligence assessment also potentially questions the claims made by the Trump administration wherein it was said that US-Israeli strikes have deteriorated Iran’s military capabilities in the long term.Timelines and the impact of the ceasefireA US official told CNN that Iran will be able to reconstitute its drone attack capabilities in six months as the time to restart production of various military components differs. “The Iranians have exceeded all timelines the IC had for reconstitution,” the official added.Story continues below this adThe report added that Iran has been able to recover quicker than expected due to several factors, including support it received from China and Russia and that US and Israel paused their strikes for ceasefire which may have restricted the extensive infliction on Iranian infrastructure.Allegations of foreign support and Chinese denialIsraeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu had last week claimed that China is providing Iran “components of missile manufacturing” but refrained from detailing it further, CBS News reported.However, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun denied the allegations and said it was “not based on facts.”The Express Global Desk at indianexpress.com which delivers authoritative, verified, and context-driven coverage of key international developments shaping global politics, policy, and migration trends. The desk focuses on stories with direct relevance for Indian and global audiences, combining breaking news with in-depth explainers and analysis. A major focus area of the desk is US immigration and visa policy, including developments related to student visas, work permits, permanent residency pathways, executive actions, and court rulings. The Global Desk also closely tracks Canada’s immigration, visa, and study policies, covering changes to study permits, post-study work options, permanent residence programmes, and regulatory updates affecting migrants and international students. All reporting from the Global Desk adheres to The Indian Express’ editorial standards, relying on official data, government notifications, court documents, and on-record sources. The desk prioritises clarity, accuracy, and accountability, ensuring readers can navigate complex global systems with confidence. Core Team The Express Global Desk is led by a team of experienced journalists and editors with deep expertise in international affairs and migration policy: Aniruddha Dhar – Senior Assistant Editor with extensive experience in global affairs, international politics, and editorial leadership. Nischai Vats – Deputy Copy Editor specialising in US politics, US visa and immigration policy, and policy-driven international coverage. Mashkoora Khan – Sub-editor focusing on global developments, with a strong emphasis on Canada visa, immigration, and study-related policy coverage. ... Read MoreStay updated with the latest - Click here to follow us on Instagram© IE Online Media Services Pvt LtdTags:donald trumpUS Iran tensions