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Satellite imagery identifies possible new fortifications near Iran's Natanz nuclear facility

Natanz, May 7 (UNI) New satellite imagery appears to show Iran taking additional protective measures around a deeply buried underground facility near its main nuclear infrastructure at Natanz Nuclear Facility, according to a new assessment by the Washington-based Institute for Science and International Security.
The institute said imagery of the underground Pickaxe Mountain complex — also known as Mount Kolang Gaz La — suggested that by late April, Iran had partially blocked two eastern tunnel entrances using large amounts of grey earthen material.
Analysts said the material appears designed to slow or prevent rapid vehicle access into the tunnels.
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17 Jun 2026 | 8:32 PM

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