The spokesperson for the Iranian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ismail Baghai, firmly refuted claims regarding ongoing activities at the Mount Fās site, labeling statements from the United States as part of a broader "media and psychological warfare." This denial from Iran follows assertions made by former U.S. President Donald Trump, who indicated that the United States is monitoring developments at the site, which he has warned could be targeted multiple times.
Mount Fās is located near the Natanz uranium enrichment facility, which has previously suffered significant damage. The site is known for its fortified tunnels buried deep underground. Since at least mid-July, Trump has threatened military action against this location, urging Iran to exercise caution in light of potential strikes.
Earlier reports from the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) indicated that construction and activity had been detected at the Mount Fās site, situated approximately 220 kilometers south of Tehran, adjacent to the main Natanz uranium enrichment facility, which is highly fortified and suspected of being linked to nuclear activities. IAEA Director General Rafael Grossi stated in an interview with Bloomberg that agency inspectors have yet to gain access to the tunnel complex within the mountain, although satellite imagery has revealed signs of movement and new construction at the site.
Grossi noted that the IAEA has observed "some indicators of activity around the construction site," but confirmed there is no definitive information regarding the nature of the ongoing activities. He further explained that Iranian authorities had announced plans to relocate certain operations into the tunnels and mountains for protection against potential attacks, a strategy believed to have been initiated following a sabotage attack on an Iranian centrifuge production facility around six years ago.
As reported by albiladdaily.com.
