Iran Reopens Dozens of Underground Missile Bunker Access Points Targeted in US and Israel Strikes

Tehran — Iran has cleared debris from 50 of 69 tunnel entrances at 18 underground bases previously targeted in US and Israel attacks, according to a CNN report dated 31 May 2026 citing satellite imagery analysis. The report indicates that recovery efforts at Iran’s underground facilities have accelerated since the ceasefire took effect. CNN-reviewed satellite images show cleanup activities at several affected sites. During the initial attacks, the US and Israel sought to restrict access to Iran’s underground facilities through missile strikes. According to CNN, the strikes targeted access routes to the facilities, causing several tunnel entrances to collapse. Since the ceasefire, cleanup operations at the underground bases have significantly increased. Satellite imagery shows Iran using simple equipment, including bulldozers and dump trucks, to clear debris and missile strike damage. On 28 February, the US and Israel launched joint strikes against dozens of targets in Iran, causing damage and civilian casualties. Washington and Tehran then announced a two-week ceasefire on 7 April. However, subsequent talks in Islamabad concluded without concrete outcomes. Following this, the US imposed a blockade on Iranian ports. US President Donald Trump subsequently extended the ceasefire to allow Iran time to prepare a peace proposal.