🚨 Israel suspects Iran hid thousands of centrifuges in an underground nuclear facility
Israeli intelligence believes Iran transferred thousands of uranium enrichment centrifuges to deep tunnels in the so-called Pickaxe Mountain, near the Natanz nuclear complex. The movement reportedly took place after the American and Israeli attacks on Iranian nuclear facilities in 2025. The assessment was shared with the United States, but has not yet been independently confirmed. (The Wall Street Journal)
Bored under more than 100 meters of rock and protected by fortified entrances, the facility was designed to withstand bombardment. Recently analyzed satellite images indicated ongoing construction, although specialists still had not identified conclusive evidence that the complex was operational. (Reuters)
Israel fears the site would allow Iran to secretly rebuild its enrichment capability and protect equipment from future attacks. Tehran says its nuclear program has peaceful goals, but the lack of access for international inspectors increases suspicions and could turn the mountain into the next major flashpoint in the war.
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Israeli intelligence believes Iran transferred thousands of uranium enrichment centrifuges to deep tunnels in the so-called Pickaxe Mountain, near the Natanz nuclear complex. The movement reportedly took place after the American and Israeli attacks on Iranian nuclear facilities in 2025. The assessment was shared with the United States, but has not yet been independently confirmed. (The Wall Street Journal)
Bored under more than 100 meters of rock and protected by fortified entrances, the facility was designed to withstand bombardment. Recently analyzed satellite images indicated ongoing construction, although specialists still had not identified conclusive evidence that the complex was operational. (Reuters)
Israel fears the site would allow Iran to secretly rebuild its enrichment capability and protect equipment from future attacks. Tehran says its nuclear program has peaceful goals, but the lack of access for international inspectors increases suspicions and could turn the mountain into the next major flashpoint in the war.
#Iran #Israel #NuclearProgram #MiddleEast #Geopolitics #UnitedStates