Satellite Images Show Iran Restoring Underground Missile Sites Hit By US-Israel Strikes

Last Updated:April 15, 2026, 08:56 IST

The coalition had spent six weeks attempting to seal tunnel entrances through heavy bombardment, but Tehran is now using the pause in fighting to restore access to these sites.

Satellite imagery appears to show Iran reopening underground missile bases during a temporary ceasefire, even after weeks of sustained US and Israeli strikes targeting such facilities, the Daily Mail reported. Follow Live Updates Here

According to reports, the coalition had spent six weeks attempting to seal tunnel entrances through heavy bombardment, but Tehran is now using the pause in fighting to restore access to these sites.

Rapid Repairs Despite Strikes

Fresh intelligence assessments indicate Iran is quickly repairing damaged missile bunkers, in some cases within hours of being hit, reports said. While Washington has highlighted a decline in missile and drone launches as a sign of weakening capabilities, assessments suggest the country retains a significant arsenal.

Some of these facilities are built deep inside granite mountains, making them highly resistant to conventional bunker-busting weapons. Reports said these underground networks include tunnels connecting storage areas, launch points, and concealed exits.

Iran has also developed mobile launch systems that can be deployed and withdrawn rapidly, complicating efforts to track and destroy them.

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Hidden Arsenal Remains Intact

Despite claims by US and Israeli officials that a large number of launchers have been destroyed, uncertainty remains over the actual extent of damage. Reports said Iran has used decoys and concealed infrastructure, making verification difficult.

Missile launches have declined from initial levels but continue, with dozens still being fired periodically. Iran is also reportedly deploying between 50 and 100 drones daily across the region, most of which are intercepted.

Analysts cited in reports said Iran’s strategy may involve preserving key capabilities to sustain pressure during a prolonged conflict and retain leverage in any post-war negotiations.

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Challenges In Targeting Underground Sites

Experts said destroying deeply buried facilities requires repeated, precise strikes and sustained follow-up operations, especially given Iran’s extensive network of dispersed underground sites.

The use of mountainous terrain provides additional protection, with thick rock layers significantly reducing the effectiveness of even the most powerful conventional munitions, reports said.

Military analysts have warned that efforts to eliminate remaining launch systems could face diminishing returns due to Iran’s vast geography and established network of concealed “missile cities."

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Continued Tensions In Region

The developments come amid ongoing tensions, with intermittent missile and drone attacks continuing despite a broader slowdown in hostilities. Reports said US and Israeli forces maintain air dominance, but Iranian capabilities have not been fully neutralised.

Separately, debris from an intercepted drone struck a building in Dubai, though authorities said no injuries were reported.

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