Iran rebuilding missile sites; key mixers absent
Satellite imagery analyzed by the Associated Press shows Iran has begun repairing buildings at missile-production sites hit by Israeli strikes in June, notably at Parchin and Shahroud, but experts say large 'planetary mixers' needed to make solid rocket fuel are likely still missing. The work signals Tehran is prioritizing restoring its solid-fuel missile infrastructure ahead of an expected reimposition of U.N. 'snapback' sanctions later this month; analysts warn acquisition of mixers—possibly from China—would rapidly restore production capability.
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AP report: Iran begins rebuilding missile sites, but key component is missing
New information:
- Planet Labs satellite images from September 2025 show construction/repair activity at Parchin and Shahroud missile-production facilities.
- Analysts say large 'planetary mixers' (specialized industrial machines for producing solid rocket fuel) are likely still absent or destroyed at targeted sites.
- Report links urgency to possible U.N. 'snapback' sanctions later this month and notes Iran previously fired 574 ballistic missiles during the June conflict (underscoring missile program importance).