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Iran’s Pickaxe Mountain: A buried facility near Natanz and the nuclear question

Pickaxe Mountain is a fortified underground complex near Natanz in central Iran, believed to house a plant to build centrifuges for uranium enrichment and has been under construction since 2020, though it is not yet operational. Iran has not granted IAEA access, while the U.S. has floated military options; experts say the site's deep burial would complicate air strikes and might require ground forces, keeping it at the center of ongoing security concerns about Iran’s nuclear program.

via The New York Times|

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Trump signals imminent U.S. strikes on Iran's deep underground site

President Trump said the U.S. will hit Iran's deep underground site nicknamed Pickaxe Mountain, signaling a move toward escalation as Washington weighs between a new 10‑day ceasefire to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and a massive joint campaign with Israel, with Trump leaning toward the latter; officials say Iran may have centrifuges at the site, though it’s unclear if U.S. bombs could penetrate the rock, and Trump indicated he is not seeking talks at the moment.

via Axios|

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Iran Escalates Nuclear Activities Amid International Tensions and Talks

Iran has accelerated its nuclear program by installing advanced centrifuges to enrich uranium more quickly, following a censure from the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) for lack of cooperation. This move heightens tensions with global powers, as Iran's enriched uranium stockpile nears weapons-grade levels. The IAEA's censure, supported by most of its board, is seen by Iran as influenced by Israel. The situation poses a challenge for the incoming Trump administration, with potential military responses from Israel and diplomatic negotiations on the horizon.

via Washington Free Beacon|

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Iran Escalates Nuclear Program Amid UN Censure

Iran announced it is activating new advanced centrifuges for uranium enrichment following criticism from the UN's International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) over its lack of cooperation. This move comes after the IAEA passed a resolution urging Iran to improve its cooperation, which Iran claims is politically motivated. Despite Iran's insistence that its nuclear program is for peaceful purposes, concerns remain about its potential to develop nuclear weapons. The situation follows Iran's gradual withdrawal from the 2015 nuclear deal after the US reimposed sanctions in 2018.

via CNN|

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