According to journalist Asaf Rozentzweig (N12), Iran took steps to preserve its nuclear assets after the US strikes on its central facilities last year, including transferring equipment to the Mount Machush underground complex. The report cites unverified reports.
The Zioneer has previously reported that Israeli intelligence assessed Iran transferred thousands of centrifuges to the Mount Machush facility following the US Operation Rising Lion campaign, and that the US military has included the site in its target list. This new report from journalist Asaf Rozentzweig, citing unverified reports, indicates that Iran continues to move equipment to the hardened underground complex as part of efforts to preserve its nuclear assets after the US strikes on Iran's central facilities last year. The report adds to the growing picture of Iranian nuclear logistics activities amid the ongoing US military campaign against Iran.
5 developments
- StrongAnalysis: Iran's Mount Makush nuclear facility deeper than Fordow, US reportedly plans phased strike on access routes
- DevelopingIranian source: Mount Machush depth is 300 meters, not 100
- DevelopingCNN: US military prepared strikes on Iran's nuclear infrastructure, including Mount Makosh
- DevelopingAnalysis: Only tactical nuclear weapons or ground forces can destroy Iran's Mount Makosh facility
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