Iran Builds Deeper Nuclear Site | Dubai News

New satellite imagery reveals unprecedented construction at Iran’s deeply buried Pickaxe Mountain nuclear site near Natanz, with activity surging to its highest level yet in 2026—reinforcing entrances, expanding internal roads, and moving excavated material. While the images don’t confirm centrifuge relocation, the site’s fortified nature raises alarms. Compounding tensions, the IAEA board voted to refer Iran to the UN Security Council over non-cooperation with inspections, despite Russian and Chinese opposition. Iran continues blocking inspectors from accessing bombed sites to verify uranium stockpiles, including enriched uranium at 60%—close to weapons-grade. The combination of restricted oversight and underground expansion fuels uncertainty about Iran’s nuclear intentions, complicating diplomacy and heightening military risk. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/fb2b4ef1ad585157