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Iran Expands Underground Nuclear Site as US Tests New Bunker-Buster Bombs

Satellite imagery shows intensive construction at Iran's 'Mountain Pickaxe' underground facility near Natanz, suggesting continued hardening of nuclear-related infrastructure amid escalating US-Iran tensions. The US is concurrently testing new bunker-buster munitions, indicating potential preparation for a strike on deeply buried facilities. The development signals an escalation in the covert conflict, with both sides enhancing their offensive and defensive capabilities.

ERT Newsabout 19 hours agoIR, USCredibility 29%View source

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Mosaic Score8.7
Confidence0.5
Significance0.8
Source credibility0.3

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