Iran Shifted Nuclear Centrifuges To Pickaxe Mountain: Report
Recent intelligence reports indicate that Iran has relocated critical nuclear centrifuges to a fortified underground facility located within Pickaxe Mountain. This strategic move follows a series of military strikes conducted by joint U.S. and Israeli forces in mid-2025.
According to a report by the Wall Street Journal citing both U.S. and Israeli officials, Israeli intelligence suggests the transfer of nuclear equipment occurred during the autumn of 2025. The relocation targeted the Pickaxe Mountain site, a location known for its reinforced subterranean structures designed to withstand aerial bombardment.
The movement of these centrifuges took place several months after a significant 12-day military escalation in June 2025. During that conflict, joint operations involving U.S. and Israeli air forces struck multiple Iranian nuclear installations in an effort to degrade the nation's enrichment capabilities.
Analysis suggests that the shift is an attempt by Tehran to secure its remaining nuclear infrastructure against future kinetic actions. Officials monitoring the situation have not yet confirmed the operational status of the equipment within the new facility. Source: Wall Street Journal.
