Iran rebuilds missile bases after air strikes

Satellite images reveal construction

Satellite imagery taken in November shows Iran undertaking significant new construction near at least two major missile sites.

Repairs across twelve other sites

At least twelve other military sites including missile complexes and air bases show signs of repairs. New roofs have been built on destroyed buildings at Kermanshah missile base in western Iran near the Iraq border.

Moving production underground

Excavations near Shahroud could be related to missile production, says Jim Lamson, a former CIA analyst.

Pattern of underground protection

Iran has a pattern of moving infrastructure underground to protect them from further strikes, a MAIAR analyst said.Underground facilities make it harder for outside observers to assess the extent and operational status of military capabilities.

“a pattern of moving infrastructure underground to protect them from further strikes”

Pentagon claims ninety percent destroyed

The Pentagon previously said the US had destroyed up to ninety percent of Iran's drone, ballistic missile and naval industrial base and significantly degraded the country's ability to launch drone and missile attacks.

Iran claims large missile stockpiles

Iran claims it retains large stockpiles of missiles. State TV footage this week claimed to show dozens of missiles at the entrance to an underground facility in southern Iran.

Preparing for future attacks

Activity related to military assets shows Tehran is bracing itself for further attacks by the US and Israel, says Mark Cancian of the Center for Strategic and International Studies.

“The purpose is to better defend itself against future attacks”