U.S. Military Strategy Targets Iran's Nuclear Sites
On September 9, 2026, CNN reported that the United States is intensifying its efforts to launch decisive strikes against Iran's underground nuclear facilities. Sources indicate that key elements within the U.S. Department of Defense recently engaged in intensive planning sessions regarding this matter. Satellite imagery has revealed a significant increase in construction activities at the "Mountain of Ax" nuclear site in Iran throughout the year, coinciding with the ongoing conflict between Washington and Tehran. Analysts speculate that this underground facility may serve as a secure haven for Iran's nuclear program.
Last Friday, former President Donald Trump issued a warning that the United States might soon target the Mountain of Ax in Iran, asserting, "We are aware of all Iranian movements and will respond with strong strikes." This site is located near the Natanz facility, which has been severely damaged and is heavily fortified, comprising complex tunnels buried deep underground.
International Response and Ongoing Tensions
These developments coincide with a draft resolution proposed by the United States and European allies, which accuses Iran of continuing to violate its nuclear commitments. The draft emphasizes that the lack of information regarding nuclear materials and the inability to access Iranian facilities represent urgent issues that require immediate attention. Simultaneously, the resolution underlines the importance of achieving a diplomatic solution to the challenges posed by Iran's nuclear program.
On the same day, tensions escalated in the Strait of Hormuz, where the Iranian Revolutionary Guard announced it had targeted two U.S. ships and oil tankers in retaliation for the destruction of five Iranian tankers by Washington. This escalation of hostilities is further complicated by Iran's military actions in Jordan.
As reported by khaberni.com.
