Iran Reportedly Moves Nuclear Equipment to Pickaxe Mountain
Tehran: Iran has reportedly transferred key nuclear equipment, including thousands of uranium enrichment centrifuges, to Pickaxe Mountain, a heavily fortified underground facility that has become one of the most closely watched locations in the country’s nuclear programme.
According to intelligence assessments, the equipment was moved after Iran’s nuclear infrastructure suffered significant damage during military strikes in June 2025.
Officials from the United States and Israel believe the relocation is part of Iran’s strategy to protect its uranium enrichment capabilities from any future attacks. Built deep underground with reinforced protection, the Pickaxe Mountain complex is considered more resistant to air strikes than many of Iran’s other nuclear sites.
The reported move has renewed international attention on Iran’s nuclear programme and raised concerns about the country’s efforts to preserve and strengthen its nuclear capabilities despite recent setbacks.
Iran has not publicly confirmed the reported transfer. The information is based on intelligence assessments and statements from U.S. and Israeli officials.