# Satellite images show Iran expanding and repairing military sites near missile bases

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/major-construction-ongoing-near-iran-missile-bases-satellite-images-suggest/
- Published: 2026-11-06T07:33:41+00:00
- Updated: 2026-11-06T07:47:19+00:00
- Original publisher: BBC World (publisher lean: Centre)
- Original article: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/ckjrwx1r2d5ro?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss
- Topics: Middle East, Space, Technology, World

## Key points

- Images show construction near two major Iranian missile sites.
- At least 12 other military locations appear to be undergoing repairs.
- Analysts say underground facilities could protect infrastructure and obscure its status.

## Summary

Satellite imagery indicates Iran is carrying out substantial construction near missile sites at Karaj and Shahroud, while repairing facilities damaged in US and Israeli air strikes. The activity matters because it may help preserve or restore military infrastructure, though analysts say the images cannot establish exactly what is being built or its operational purpose.

The November images show excavation and new buildings at the two sites, and signs of repairs at at least 12 other military locations. Analysts suggest work at Shahroud could be linked to missile production and that Iran may be moving facilities underground; they also point to rebuilt roofs at Kermanshah and repairs at Parchin. The US has claimed its strikes destroyed up to 90% of Iran’s drone, missile and naval industrial base, while Iran says it retains large missile stockpiles.

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