Iran has rapidly repaired several ballistic missile facilities damaged in strikes last year, but the country’s nuclear facilities show only limited signs of progress. Satellite images analyzed by The New York Times suggest that repairs at key missile sites began soon after they were hit by Israeli and U.S. strikes, but work at Iran’s nuclear facilities has been slower.
If the United States were to attack, Iran would likely retaliate with ballistic missiles targeting Israel and U.S. assets in the region. Experts say that despite some visible work, Iran’s three main enrichment facilities appear inoperative. However, recent images show that construction work has begun at a dozen missile facilities or more, including production sites.
The uneven pace of reconstruction offers clues about Iran’s military priorities as the United States amasses forces near it and President Trump weighs new military action. Western and Israeli officials have found few signs that Iran has made significant progress toward rebuilding its ability to enrich nuclear fuel and fashion a nuclear warhead.
Source: https://www.nytimes.com/2026/02/06/world/middleeast/iran-missile-nuclear-repairs.html