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Satellite images show surge in construction at Iran’s Pickaxe Mountain

Analysts say satellite imagery shows a sharp uptick this year at the fortified underground Pickaxe Mountain site, which U.S. security experts have linked to Iran’s nuclear program.

Published Sep 10, 2026, 8:48 AM EDT | LehighValleyLive

A new analysis of satellite imagery suggests construction activity has increased sharply at Iran’s mysterious Pickaxe Mountain complex, a heavily fortified underground site that security experts believe could play a role in the country’s nuclear program. Researchers say the location has seen more activity this year than at any point since construction began, CNN reported.