Israel believes Iran moved thousands of centrifuges to deeply buried mountain tunnels, report says

Israeli intelligence believes Iran has relocated thousands of uranium enrichment centrifuges to deeply buried tunnels within a site known as Pickaxe Mountain, following the June 2025 conflict with Israel. This assessment, shared with the U.S., suggests the move occurred after U.S. and Israeli airstrikes targeted Iran's main nuclear facilities. The site, near Iran's Natanz nuclear facility, is a concern for officials and experts due to its hardened underground complex, which could house nuclear equipment or a small enrichment facility. Former President Donald Trump publicly identified Pickaxe Mountain as a potential target, stating, "Pickaxe is a possible target for a nice, big, fat shot right near the front door." The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) has been denied access to the site by Iran, raising concerns about undeclared nuclear activities. While Iran denies seeking nuclear weapons, it has produced uranium enriched to 60% purity.