New satellite imagery suggests Iran rebuilding alleged nuclear sites: reports

New satellite imagery made public on Friday shows that Iran may be rebuilding suspected nuclear sites that were bombed by the United States and Israel in a series of recent strikes. 

The images, published by CNN in coordination with the Institute for Science and International Security, show Iranian workers and vehicles present at several alleged nuclear sites in early June. 

At one facility called Taleghan 2, located within Iran's Parchin Military Complex, satellite images show that workers have excavated the area around the penetration holes made by U.S. bombs and covered them with rebar mesh. The institute identified concrete-mixing trucks nearby, likely preparing to rebuild the concrete roof of the facility. 

"This work shows a commitment by Iran to rebuild and reconstitute the capabilities previously lost, despite the immense damage at the site," the institute assessed. The facility was first destroyed by an Israeli airstrike in 2024, after which the regime attempted to rebuild the facility. Israel struck again in March 2026. 

CNN reported that the Taleghan site is one of several suspected nuclear sites across Iran where construction activity can be seen in satellite imagery, raising questions about whether Iran is responsible for further violations of the Memorandum of Understanding it signed with the U.S. in late June to pause the war. 

In that agreement, Iran committed to "not procure or develop nuclear weapons" and agreed to "maintain the current status quo of its nuclear program" pending a final nuclear deal.