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Satellite Intelligence Shows Iran Rebuilding Nuclear, Missile Sites Despite U.S. Agreement

Jul 10, 2026·3 min read

New satellite imagery obtained by CNN has revealed what analysts say could be renewed Iranian efforts to rebuild portions of its nuclear infrastructure, prompting fresh questions about whether Tehran is complying with the terms of its recent agreement with the United States.

CNN’s visual investigation identified new activity during late June and early July at several Iranian missile and nuclear sites. The movements and construction work, particularly around key nuclear facilities, have fueled concerns that Iran may be violating the bilateral memorandum of understanding it signed with the United States on June 17.

The images became available during a brief period when the U.S. government temporarily relaxed restrictions that had prevented commercial satellite companies from distributing imagery of the region. Those limitations have since largely been restored as American military operations resumed.

Among the locations highlighted in the analysis was the Parchin military complex, specifically a facility known as Taleghan 2, which intelligence analysts believe is associated with the storage of specialized explosives used in nuclear weapons development.

Working with the Institute for Science and International Security, CNN compared satellite images taken on June 22 and July 7 and concluded that repair and reconstruction work was underway at the site. According to the report, crews appeared to be repairing damage caused by earlier joint U.S. and Israeli airstrikes.

Satellite imagery also showed activity at the heavily fortified underground complex known as Pickaxe Mountain. Images captured on June 21 revealed a steady stream of vehicles entering and leaving the underground tunnel system while the newly signed agreement between Washington and Tehran remained in effect.

CNN said both Iranian officials and the U.S. government were asked to comment on the satellite findings. A Pentagon spokesman declined to discuss the report, saying the Defense Department does not comment on battlefield conditions or intelligence matters because of operational security concerns.

Meanwhile, President Donald Trump said Friday that Iran has requested additional negotiations but insisted that the previous ceasefire arrangement has ended.

“The Islamic Republic of Iran has asked us to continue ‘talks.’ We have agreed to do so, but the United States has stated to them, in no uncertain terms, that the Cease Fire is OVER!” Trump wrote on Truth Social.

Axios reported, citing a source familiar with the discussions, that U.S. and Iranian officials are expected to hold another round of talks next week, with Switzerland emerging as a possible venue.

According to the report, regional mediators have been working to lower tensions and lay the groundwork for renewed diplomacy following the recent military escalation between Washington and Tehran.

Iran’s Fars News Agency, which is affiliated with the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, quickly denied reports that another round of negotiations has been scheduled.

Earlier this week, Trump authorized a series of military strikes against targets inside Iran following Iranian attacks on commercial vessels in the Strait of Hormuz.

While those operations were underway, Trump told reporters that Iranian officials had contacted him seeking to reach an agreement with the United States.

“Iran called a while ago. They want to make a deal so badly,” the President said. “I just don’t know if they are worthy. I don’t know if they are going to honor the deal. That’s the problem.”

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