Prime Minister Netanyahu stated Thursday that Iran has begun the uranium enrichment process at the Khoh-Kolang site in Isfahan. The statement did not provide further details on the enrichment level or timeline.
Prime Minister Netanyahu announced Thursday at 17:39 Jerusalem that Iran has initiated uranium enrichment at the Khoh-Kolang site (Hebrew: כוה-קולנג) in Isfahan. The brief statement offered no details on the enrichment level, the facility's status, or the timeline—leaving open whether the activity is at low levels or near the 60% threshold.
The Zioneer has previously reported on Iran's nuclear program. Earlier assessments suggested that most of Iran's 60%-enriched uranium was located in tunnels at Isfahan that were subsequently destroyed. In recent weeks, reports indicated that the Trump administration accepted low-level enrichment on Iranian soil, and Israeli officials debated whether the June 7 airstrikes should have included a operation to seize the fissile material.
The Khoh-Kolang site is not widely known; it may be a facility within the broader Isfahan nuclear complex, which houses uranium conversion and enrichment infrastructure. The statement comes amid heightened tensions over Iran's nuclear ambitions and ongoing diplomatic efforts. No independent confirmation of the enrichment activity has been provided.
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