Shadow War or Infrastructure Collapse?

Satellite imagery from late January 2026 has added another layer to the mystery, showing new construction at sensitive sites in Isfahan and Natanz. Specifically, Planet Labs PBC images revealed that roofs have been built over previously damaged buildings at the Isfahan Nuclear Technology Center. These sites have been the targets of alleged Israeli sabotage in the past. The sudden move to fortify these locations suggests that the Iranian leadership is bracing for a new wave of attacks, potentially connecting the urban "accidents" in Bandar Abbas and Ahvaz to a broader campaign against the regime’s strategic interests.