Israeli intelligence reportedly believes Iran has relocated thousands of nuclear centrifuges to the Pickaxe Mountain site near Natanz, burying them underground to evade aerial attacks. This assessment comes amid ongoing tensions between the U.S., Israel, and Iran, following a 12-day war in June 2025 that saw airstrikes targeting Iran's nuclear facilities. The Pickaxe site, previously undamaged during previous attacks, has seen increased activity over the past 15 months, including truck movements and construction. Iran has restricted access to the site by the IAEA, and officials worry it could be used for a small-scale enrichment program. U.S. President Donald Trump has expressed interest in targeting the site, though recent hostilities have resumed despite a failed ceasefire and memorandum of understanding. The WSJ cited U.S. and Israeli officials in reporting these developments.
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