Alarming satellite images show construction near Iran missile bases: report

Satellite imagery from November suggests Iran is rebuilding and expanding facilities at two major missile bases, as well as carrying out repairs at at least 12 other military sites. Analysts say the work may be intended to move infrastructure underground, making it harder to assess Iran’s capabilities and protect facilities from further US and Israeli strikes.

Images show excavation at bases in Karaj, near Tehran, and Shahroud in northern Iran; analysts identified vehicles, a possible new underground entrance at Karaj and tunnel entrances. One former CIA analyst said Shahroud’s digging could be linked to missile production. The report comes amid conflicting claims about Iran’s remaining capabilities: the Pentagon says strikes destroyed up to 90% of its drone, ballistic missile and naval industrial base, while Iranian state media says large missile stockpiles remain. US and Israeli strikes have slowed in recent weeks, and President Donald Trump has threatened to resume attacks if Iran does not meet his demands.