New Satellite Images Show Iran Repairing Key Nuclear Site

New satellite imagery indicates significant progress in Iran's repair efforts at the Torkan 2 nuclear facility in Parchin, located approximately 30 kilometers from Tehran. Analysis of the images by the American Institute for Scientific Research reveals the placement of concealment measures over the entrances of the underground facility, intended to shield ongoing work from aerial observation. Evidence of extensive restoration activities is visible, including the movement of heavy engineering vehicles such as dump trucks, bulldozers, and cranes, alongside concrete mixers and pumps. These efforts are reportedly aimed at rehabilitating the site, which has been damaged in two prior Israeli strikes, codenamed "Operation With a Lion" and "Lion's Roar."

According to Israeli intelligence, Torkan 2 has been central to Iran's recent activities in developing advanced explosives and conducting tests related to its clandestine nuclear weapons program. Israel attributes a role to this site in the "weaponization" phase, focusing on the development of the necessary mechanisms for assembling a nuclear bomb.

The repair work commenced shortly after the conclusion of "Lion's Roar." Initial images from July showed the beginning of these operations, but recent documentation highlights a substantial acceleration in progress. Iran has reportedly completed the construction of two concrete protection layers on either side of the facility. These new protective measures are designed to defend the site against aerial attacks, while the covering over its entrances hinders surveillance of underground activities. The latest images offer a glimpse into Iran's endeavor to reactivate a site severely impacted by Israeli strikes.