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Iran Expands Underground Site Near Natanz Nuclear Facility
Recent construction Activity
Iran has substantially increased construction at a mysterious underground site, Kuh-E Kolang Gaz La, located approximately one mile south of the Natanz nuclear complex. This intensification of work began in the months following the June 22, 2022, bombings attributed to the united States and Israel, targeting Iran’s primary nuclear structures Washington Post. Analysis of satellite imagery and independent evaluations, published exclusively by the Washington Post, reveal ongoing excavation of galleries deep within the Zagros mountain range.
satellite imagery showing the location of the Kuh-E Kolang Gaz La site near Natanz. (Placeholder image)
The purpose of this site remains unclear. International nuclear inspectors have not previously visited or assessed the facility Washington Post. The construction began in 2020, and the recent acceleration suggests a purposeful effort to safeguard nuclear-related activities.
Background: Natanz Nuclear complex
The Natanz Nuclear Complex is Iran’s primary uranium enrichment facility. It has been a focal point of international concern due to its potential role in developing nuclear weapons. The complex has been targeted by sabotage and cyberattacks in the past, including a 2010 Stuxnet worm attack attributed to the United States and Israel New York Times. The June 2022 bombings reportedly caused damage to the facility’s centrifuge assembly area.
| Event | Date | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Stuxnet attack | 2010 | Cyberattack targeting Iranian uranium enrichment centrifuges. |
| Natanz bombings | June 22, |