According to a report in The Telegraph, Iran possesses several extremely secure underground nuclear facilities. These sites are believed to be even more resilient to attacks than the Fordow facility, which has been the subject of international scrutiny. The report suggests that the U.S. attempted to strike Fordow with B-2 stealth bombers in June.
One of these facilities is located near the Natanz enrichment facility. This complex is reportedly situated deep within a mountain, exceeding 160 meters in depth. This depth is almost double that of the Fordow facility. The Fordow site required a significant number of GBU-57 'MOP' bunker busters to attempt destruction, with the effectiveness of the strike remaining a subject of debate.
The Telegraph article also mentions "Pickaxe mountain" as a potential location for Iran's highly enriched uranium. The tunnels within this mountain are described as being exceptionally deep and fortified, potentially capable of withstanding even a nuclear blast.
Furthermore, Iran is said to have another ultra-deep facility near the uranium conversion facility at Esfahan. The United States reportedly attempted to target this complex during the strikes in June, but failed to destroy it.
6 Comments
KittyKat
If these facilities truly can withstand a nuclear blast, then we have to rethink our strategy moving forward.
Loubianka
This report sounds alarmist and speculative. We can't just take The Telegraph's word for it without solid evidence!
Noir Black
A military response might be the only solution to prevent a nuclear-armed Iran. Let's not ignore the facts!
Donatello
The idea that we failed to destroy these facilities shows a lack of planning and intelligence by the U.S. military.
Raphael
With all the problems at home, shouldn't we focus on improving our own country rather than provoking Iran?
Michelangelo
More military strikes? This sounds like a terrible idea that could lead to catastrophic consequences.