The Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman said Wednesday that the U.S. focus on the Mount Makosh site, where he claimed there is no nuclear activity, is merely a pretext to cause destruction.
The Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman on Wednesday afternoon accused the United States of using the Mount Makosh site as a pretext for destruction, while again denying any nuclear activity there. The statement, published at 14:01 Jerusalem, escalates the rhetoric beyond the earlier denial issued by the same spokesman at 09:35 Jerusalem, which had only contested reports of nuclear activity without the pretext accusation.
Earlier today, at 09:35 Jerusalem, the spokesman denied reports of nuclear activity at Mount Khoosh (as cited by Israeli media N12). At the same time, Israeli security assessments were published detailing that the underground facility contains all components for a full uranium enrichment plant, is currently inactive, and is assessed as partially immune to American airstrikes—neutralization is possible but full destruction is not. The assessments, first reported by journalists from N13/Army Radio, warned that introducing enriched uranium would constitute a "bright red line" requiring U.S. action.
The Zioneer reported on Tuesday, July 21, that President Trump threatened to strike Mount Makosh "fairly soon," warning that Iran has not yet experienced the full force of U.S. military action. In response, Iranian military officials, including the IRGC and the Khatam al-Anbiya headquarters, have warned that a U.S. strike would make all American interests, allies, and supporting states in the region legitimate targets. The site was formally added to the U.S. target list, as The Zioneer reported on July 14.
The spokesman's denial of nuclear activity remains unverified by independent sources, and Israeli assessments indicate the site is ready for activation. The claim that the U.S. focus is a pretext for destruction is a political statement that does not change the operational status of the site.
6 developments
- DevelopingIran's Khatam al-Anbiya HQ: US strike on Mount Makosh would make all US interests legitimate targets
- DevelopingIran rejects NATO claims on nuclear program, Strait of Hormuz as 'baseless'
- StrongIranian official warns US troops, allies will pay price for Mount Makosh strike, tells CNN
- DevelopingTrump: Mount Makosh a possible target for 'big, fat and beautiful' attack
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