Suspected Iranian nuclear site may be beyond Trump’s reach
US air strikes have damaged Iran's nuclear facilities, but a suspected underground site, Pickaxe Mountain, may be beyond the reach of US bunker-buster bombs. Experts fear it could be used to produce nuclear weapons impervious to aerial attack.
US air strikes have crippled Iran's nuclear programme, damaging several facilities and burying enriched uranium under rubble. However, a suspected nuclear site, Pickaxe Mountain, remains untouched due to its depth. Experts believe it may be beyond the reach of US bunker-buster bombs and could be used to produce nuclear weapons. The site's construction began in 2020, and satellite images revealed advanced construction last autumn. Some experts propose a ground mission to destroy the facility, while others call this idea far-fetched. Any future deal with Iran must ensure Pickaxe Mountain is permanently shut down.
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