Satellite images show damage to Iranian missile compound

By: David Hancock
Topics: Iran

Image obtained by CBS News shows damage to Iranian testing site for nuclear rockets

(Credit: CBS)

CBS News has obtained unclassified satellite pictures of what appears to be a major setback for the Iranian missile program. Above is a composite photo of the testing site for solid rockets. There's concern that Iran is developing missiles to carry a future nuclear weapon.

A new image, at right, shows extensive damage from an explosion three weeks ago. Not only were the buildings destroyed, the head of the missile program was killed. Iran says it was an accident. No government has claimed responsibility for any attack.

In other news, CBS News' Bob Orr reports on a U.S. drone that may be in hands of Iranian government. Will they be able to tap its high tech secrets?

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by 1stlttightwad December 13, 2011 7:19 PM EST

The first rule in dealing with Iran is to realize this..

THEY ARE LYING TO YOU NOW...

THEY LIED TO YOU YESTERDAY...

THEY WILL LIE TO YOU TOMORROW...

AND THAT AIN'T NO LIE.....

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by 1stlttightwad December 13, 2011 7:22 PM EST: I forgot one itsy bitsy thing..According to Sharia law it's OK. Now jes how can you blame them for following their religion?

by 1stlttightwad December 13, 2011 6:47 PM EST

Looking at the photos with so many building destroyed, around nine it seem inconceivable that "an" explosion destroyed then all at once. The distances are too great and the damage in between is non-existant. It appears that the buildings were destroyed individually.. Can anyone concur???

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by 1stlttightwad December 13, 2011 6:49 PM EST: Wish there was an edit feature to correct my typos..I really can spell and use decent grammar....most of the time.


by Poof2 December 18, 2011 10:38 PM EST: I think the truth is, as incredible as it seems, that lightning struck 9 times. I think even more incredible is that it is anticipated to repeat if needed.

by MaxxLuthor December 8, 2011 10:53 AM EST

@magnus74 - Your grammar clearly shows a lack of mastery of the English language. Try to learn the language before writing or speaking it. You must have taken a correspondence course in the middle east. LMAO

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by speakthetrut December 11, 2011 1:34 AM EST: So... you mastered English language without writing or speaking it?

Did you buy English in the drug store, and is it in liquid form or pills? How many spoon full or pills per day did you have to take it, and for how many days, before you mastered it?


by MaxxLuthor December 8, 2011 10:47 AM EST: ROFLMAO - oops! Just a coincidence. Must have some folks looking over their shoulders.; Reply to this comment


by rolmbo December 7, 2011 10:57 PM EST: The Israelis bombed the site, Iran just won't admit it.; Reply to this comment

by LuckyNucky December 6, 2011 11:39 PM EST

1 Drone, 1 Nuke, 1 Target.

Don't mess with the US!

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by magnus74 December 7, 2011 7:42 PM EST: Whos messing with who? "How dare you not let us spy on you."
lol


by owt44 December 6, 2011 5:58 PM EST: Is the USA govt really so dam dumb that they don't know that they can attach a self destruct to a drone or any hi-tech equipment to distroy it completely if it were to go missing. Dear govt dummies itorks the same a a cjhip yuo would put in yuor dog or kid to locate them and can also be used to self destruct when attached to explosive material.; Reply to this comment

by smittyc December 6, 2011 11:16 AM EST

Oh well things happen. What can one do? Did they find a new head for the missile program yet? Anybody Know?

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by MaxxLuthor December 8, 2011 10:55 AM EST: Does anyone want the job? Job security might be an issue.


by laiderek555 December 9, 2011 2:28 PM EST: Well, possibly. perhaps theyre keeping the situation secret on purpose, so he doesnt get killed

by eiddam December 6, 2011 9:35 AM EST

The Bush regime along with Israel tried for 8 years to pressure Iran into a war. It was Israel who threatened Iran to Nuke them, and the reason Iran started thinking Nukes. Israel wants to continue attacks against Syria and Lebanon for the land and afraid Iran may interfere. Since the US is Israel's siamese twin will help. The US wants the oil Iran has.

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by guyfrompa46 December 6, 2011 10:57 AM EST: Ah another ckuless genius. WHow exactly do you come up with this crap?


by magnus74 December 7, 2011 7:56 PM EST: @guyfrompa46 If your gonna insult someones intelligence maybe you should look into spell check? Not even sure how u made some of your errors. Are you dyslexic or just ranting and no time to proof read?
If it's a phone typing thing maybe wait till you get home to point out how stupid or "clueless" someone is.

I agree with most of what you say eiddam except America is more like Israels bigger but dumber half brother who is manipulated to do whatever Israel wants. We gain absolutely nothing from our "greatest ally" good ol peace loving Israel that works tirelessly for peace./s

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by guyfrompa46 December 6, 2011 9:00 AM EST

nancy_naive - Apparently you're a bomb Expert..

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by nancy_naive December 6, 2011 12:14 PM EST: What I see are burnt concrete slabs where buildings once stood. There might be tractor marks indicating clean up efforts, and one "could be" crater that I pointed out before.

I don't see a burial crater anywhere, but I do see a "center" of the destruction, again as I have indicated.

There are small pock marks that may be the result of flying debris.

The contrast of the image makes identifying things difficult. Too bad they didn't indicate which of the Iranian facilities this was.