The Wall Street Journal reports, citing unnamed sources, that Israel provided the United States with intelligence indicating Iran moved thousands of centrifuges to the underground Mount Machush site. The report follows earlier coverage by The Zioneer on the initial WSJ story.
The Wall Street Journal reported Tuesday morning that Israel briefed the United States on intelligence indicating Iran had moved thousands of centrifuges to the underground Mount Machush nuclear facility, less than two kilometers from Natanz. The report, citing unnamed sources, adds a new dimension to the story: Israel was the originator of the intelligence, not merely a recipient of the WSJ's reporting.
The Zioneer reported at 05:02 Jerusalem today on the initial WSJ story, which described the centrifuge transfer based on Israeli intelligence assessments. The new report explicitly states that Israel updated the US on this information.
The Mount Machush site has been a growing concern. Earlier this month, the Wall Street Journal reported that US officials feared Israel had provided partial intelligence that could lead to renewed conflict with Iran. The site was reportedly included in the US military's target bank during the June 2025 war.
The latest report does not specify when the intelligence was shared or whether the US has confirmed the assessment. The transfer of centrifuges, if verified, would represent a significant expansion of Iran's nuclear infrastructure at a concealed location.
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