The Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson, Ismail Baqaei, firmly dismissed reports regarding alleged activities at the Jabal al-Faas site, labeling the statements from the United States as part of a broader "media and psychological warfare." This denial comes in response to claims made by former President Donald Trump, who indicated that the United States was monitoring activities at the site, which he warned could be targeted at any time. Jabal al-Faas is situated near the Natanz uranium enrichment facility, which has previously suffered significant damage and is believed to contain fortified tunnels buried deep underground.
Trump has threatened potential strikes on the site since at least mid-July, stating just last week that the United States might take action while urging Iran to exercise caution. The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) had previously reported observing construction and activity at Jabal al-Faas, located approximately 220 kilometers south of Tehran, near the main Natanz enrichment site, which is highly fortified and suspected of being linked to nuclear activities.
IAEA Director-General Rafael Grossi, in an interview with Bloomberg, noted that agency inspectors have yet to access the tunnel complex within the mountain, although satellite images have indicated signs of movement and new developments at the site. Grossi explained that while the IAEA has detected "some indicators of activity around the construction site," it lacks concrete information regarding the specific nature of the ongoing activities.
Additionally, Iranian authorities have announced plans to relocate some operations into tunnels and mountains as a protective measure against potential attacks. It is believed that the construction of the fortified site commenced following a sabotage attack on an Iranian facility responsible for producing centrifuges nearly six years ago.
As reported by albiladdaily.com.
