Under the Radar: Iran Cultivated the Next Generation of the Nuclear Program

The Heir of Fordow: While the world focused on the known nuclear sites, Tehran built a much more fortified facility 140 meters deep inside 'Mount Makosh' • UN inspectors never visited the mysterious site, which…
Assessment
A report describes Iran building a deeply buried nuclear facility inside Mount Mashuk, 140 meters deep, that has never been inspected by UN monitors. The site reportedly houses thousands of centrifuges and enriched uranium, making it far more protected and complex than known sites like Fordow. This development shifts the strategic challenge for any potential military or diplomatic response, since the facility's depth and secrecy undermine existing oversight and escalation options.

