Iran Missile Plants Remain Disabled as Satellite Data Shows Underground Work
Satellite analysis reveals that Iran's main missile plants remain severely damaged, though new underground tunneling activity has been detected at sites including Parchin and Shahroud following Israeli and US strikes.
Iran's primary missile manufacturing plants remain largely disabled following joint Israeli and American strikes, though satellite imagery reveals new underground tunneling activity at several sites. An analysis by the Foreign Policy Research Institute (FPRI) of three key production facilities—Parchin, Khojir, and Shahroud—indicates that while heavy damage persists, Tehran is attempting to relocate assembly processes underground.
At Parchin, where solid rocket fuel is produced, damaged facilities remain out of operation. However, at the nearby Shahid Boroujerdi tunnel complex, researchers identified signs of renewed activity, including the rapid repair of power infrastructure and the presence of large cylindrical containers measuring up to 13 meters, potentially intended for ballistic missiles.
In Khojir, a major defense industrial complex near Tehran, extensive damage remains visible, with several tunnel entrances still blocked. FPRI researchers cast doubt on reports that missile assembly has resumed underground at Khojir, suggesting that extensive cleanup and equipment replacement are still required.
At Shahroud, debris clearance has progressed further than at Parchin and Khojir, accompanied by extensive excavation work for a new tunnel network carved into a mountain north of the production line. Researchers estimate that resuming significant missile production could take approximately one year, provided Iran manages to secure necessary specialized industrial equipment and overcome severe supply bottlenecks.
