Iran: Iran has reportedly begun repairing parts of its nuclear and military infrastructure weeks after US-Israeli strikes, according to newly released satellite imagery analysed by CNN and its partners. The developments have raised fresh questions over whether Tehran is adhering to the memorandum of understanding (MoU) it signed with the United States in late June to halt further advancement of its nuclear programme.
The satellite imagery indicates reconstruction activity at selected nuclear and missile-related facilities, while several of Iran’s major nuclear sites appear to have remained largely untouched.
Repair work detected at Parchin military complex
According to the report, one of the most notable developments has been observed at the Parchin military complex, a site that Western intelligence agencies have long associated with research involving high explosives that could have potential applications in nuclear weapons development.
Satellite images reportedly show repair work at sections of the complex damaged during the US-Israeli bombing campaign earlier this year. Analysts cited by CNN said the work appears consistent with efforts to seal bomb craters created during the strikes on Iranian nuclear-related facilities in June 2025.
The report also noted renewed activity at an underground facility within the Parchin complex, with vehicles reportedly entering and exiting tunnel systems in recent weeks.
Questions over compliance with US-Iran understanding
The reported activity has prompted fresh scrutiny over whether Iran is complying with the memorandum of understanding reached with the United States in late June.
The agreement was intended to freeze Iran’s nuclear activities, prevent further development of its nuclear programme and reduce tensions following weeks of military escalation.
Under the understanding, Iran committed not to procure or develop nuclear weapons while maintaining the status quo regarding its nuclear programme, creating an opportunity for diplomatic de-escalation.
However, the future of the agreement has become increasingly uncertain after US President Donald Trump authorised additional military strikes on Iranian targets, a move that observers say may have undermined the diplomatic framework established under the MoU.
Major nuclear facilities show little visible change
While activity has been reported at Parchin, satellite imagery indicates that several of Iran’s principal nuclear facilities have not shown significant visible reconstruction.
According to the report, there is little evidence of major repair work at the Isfahan nuclear complex, the underground enrichment facility at Fordow, or the Natanz enrichment site, all of which were targeted during the conflict.
Analysts believe the latest imagery suggests Iran is focusing on selective restoration rather than undertaking widespread reconstruction across all nuclear facilities.
Missile bases and airbases also under repair
The report states that repair work has also begun at several missile-related facilities, including bases near Tabriz and Kermanshah.
Satellite images reportedly show restoration work around storage tunnel infrastructure and the clearing of damaged areas. Some military airbases affected during the strikes have also shown visible signs of reconstruction.
These activities suggest that Iran is prioritising the restoration of strategic military infrastructure alongside selected nuclear-related sites.
Satellite imagery provides new insight
The findings emerge after several weeks during which access to commercial satellite imagery covering parts of Iran was limited, making independent assessments of strike damage difficult.
With updated imagery now available, analysts say it provides one of the clearest pictures so far of how Iran is approaching the rebuilding of critical military and strategic facilities following the recent conflict.
The reported reconstruction efforts are expected to remain under close international scrutiny as questions persist over the future of Iran’s nuclear programme and the status of diplomatic understandings between Tehran and Washington.