Iranian provincial capital and regional hub
The acting Navy secretary has been nominated by the president to a permanent post as U.S. forces confront intensified strikes with Iran. The Lincoln has spent nine months at sea, while domestic political shifts accompany the military movements.
Amnesty International has identified crimes against humanity in Iran’s 2022 and 2026 crackdowns on protests, naming 87 officials in a calls for international justice. The report documents killings, torture, arbitrary arrests, and sexual violence, and highlights ongoing impunity. Protests erupted after Mahsa Amini’s death and have continued, with rights groups urging action.
Satellite imagery has shown Iran expanding underground facilities at multiple bases, including Garmdareh in Karaj and Shahroud, with possible connections to missile production. Analysts say Iran is moving infrastructure underground to defend against strikes, while officials insist stockpiles remain large.