Preparations for ‘nuclear bomb’ under Iran’s mountains? Satellite photos gave America sleepless nights:

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News India Live, Digital Desk: Amidst the tension in the Middle East, the latest satellite images from Iran have surprised the whole world. Beneath the high mountains of mud and deep underground in the central desert region of Iran, a giant ‘Nuclear Bunker’ The construction is going on at a fast pace. Defense experts believe that this site is so deep and strong that even the world’s most modern ‘bunker buster’ bomb cannot penetrate it. After these pictures surfaced, the concerns of Pentagon and Israel are at their peak.

‘Impermeable’ construction captured in satellite photos

Recent satellite images have shown that Iran’s Natanz Four new entry gates have been built near the nuclear centre.

High piles of soil: Huge mountains of excavated soil have formed near the site, indicating that the tunnels extend deep underground.

Impenetrable Security: State-of-the-art anti-aircraft guns and missile defense systems have been deployed around the site, making the area look like a ‘fortress’.

Is Iran on the threshold of nuclear weapons?

According to US intelligence reports and International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) data, Iran’s nuclear activities are at an all-time high:

aspect Current Status (2026)
uranium enrichment Iran has increased its reserves of uranium with more than 60% purity.
tunnel depth It is estimated that this site is 80 to 100 meters below ground.
out of reach Even the American bomb $GBU-57$ may prove ineffective at this depth.

Increased restlessness between America and Israel: What will be the next step?

Iran claims that its nuclear program is for peaceful purposes, but the way the construction is being hidden tells a different story.

Washington’s stance: The Biden administration has warned that it will not allow Iran to develop nuclear weapons, but diplomatic avenues appear to be closed.

Israel’s ‘Red Line’: The Israeli Prime Minister has made it clear that if Iran comes close to making a nuclear bomb, he will not shy away from taking military action alone (Pre-emptive Strike).

Why is this new site special?

Defense analysts say Iran has learned from its past mistakes. After cyber attacks on old sites and sabotage by drones, Iran now wants to bury its entire nuclear machinery deep in the mountains, from where it will be almost impossible to extract it. This is a major challenge not only for Israel, but for the entire global security architecture.