PNN – The American newspaper The New York Times reported that the Islamic Republic of Iran has largely repaired its damaged missile sites, and this process is ongoing.
The New York Times reported that: Analysis of recent satellite imagery shows that Iran has accelerated repair and reconstruction work at several ballistic missile sites damaged in Israeli and US attacks last year, and this process is continuing at a slower pace at key nuclear sites.
According to the New York Times, this difference in speed in the repair and reconstruction of missile and nuclear facilities reveals Tehran’s military priorities in light of the buildup of US forces in the region and US President Donald Trump’s threat to take military action.
The report, prepared by Samuel Garanados and Orlin Braden, adds: Experts believe that strengthening missile capabilities is Iran’s main deterrent to protect its nuclear facilities from any future attack.
The report claims that around 24 Iranian missile sites were damaged during the 12-day war, and that construction work has been completed at more than half of these sites, the most important of which is the Shahroud missile test center, which has restored its operational capabilities within a few months.
The newspaper also added, referring to the work done at Iran’s damaged nuclear sites based on satellite images: Estimates show that although Iran’s nuclear program has suffered some setbacks, according to White House assessments, the program still possesses essential assets that would allow it to be revived. This leaves the situation open to all possibilities in the absence of a comprehensive political agreement to end the current tensions.