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Iran Scrambles to Fortify Missile Sites After Sustained Allied Strikes

Satellite imagery reveals the regime is digging in and repairing critical infrastructure, proving that Tehran is prioritizing military survival over its crumbling economy.

Foreign PolicyPublished November 6, 2026 at 7:33 AM
A split image showing Iranian missiles on the tarmac of a base on the left and construction at a facility on the right. Construction vehicles can be seen in the image on the left and both are imposed over the BBC Verify branding.

The Iranian regime is once again playing a game of cat-and-mouse, attempting to rebuild and fortify its military infrastructure following months of decisive air strikes by the United States and Israel.

Recent satellite imagery from November shows significant construction, excavation, and repair work at key military installations, including the Garmdareh base in Karaj and the Shahroud missile facility.

Analysts from MAIAR and other defense experts confirm that the Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC) is moving critical production facilities underground, a desperate attempt to protect their assets from further degradation.

At the Parchin complex and the Kermanshah missile base, debris has been cleared and roofs replaced, signaling that Tehran remains committed to its military buildup despite claims that its industrial capacity has been severely hampered.

While the Pentagon has previously reported that a vast majority of Iran’s drone and missile capabilities were destroyed, the regime’s ongoing construction proves that they are funneling what remains of their resources into military survival rather than the welfare of their own people.

Experts note that these underground fortifications are designed to complicate intelligence gathering and harden the regime's defenses against inevitable future strikes.

Ultimately, this activity confirms that the Iranian leadership is bracing for further conflict, prioritizing the preservation of its terror-enabling arsenal over any semblance of economic stability.

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