Iran Builds Deep Underground Nuclear Fortress to Evade U.S. Attacks, Satellite Images Show
Tehran is reportedly constructing a subterranean complex up to 100 meters beneath a granite mountain, raising concerns that it could withstand even the most powerful U.S. bunker-busting munitions.
New satellite imagery indicates Iran is constructing a significant underground nuclear facility, dubbed the 'Pickaxe' complex, designed to withstand potential military strikes. The fortress is reportedly being built up to 100 meters beneath a solid granite mountain, according to reports.
This deep subterranean construction is intended to protect Iran's nuclear centrifuges. Experts cited in the report express concern that the facility's depth and location could render even the most powerful American bunker-busting bombs ineffective.
Former President Donald Trump previously vowed that Iran would never be permitted to acquire nuclear weapons. The development of this deeply buried facility raises new questions about the effectiveness of international efforts to prevent Iran from developing nuclear capabilities.