Trump Warns Iran on Nuclear Site: 'We May Have to Go in'

The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) reported on Thursday that construction activity has been observed at Iran's Mount Miyakou facility. IAEA Director General Rafael Grossi told Bloomberg that "there are indications of movement around this construction site," but clarified, "We do not have concrete information about activities that may be taking place there."

These statements follow remarks by U.S. President Donald Trump, who also addressed the observed activity. Trump stated that the U.S. has identified activity at Mount Miyakou and warned, "We may have to go in there." He added, "We cannot allow Iran to have a nuclear weapon. It's very simple."

Mount Miyakou, located approximately 225 kilometers south of Tehran, has become a focal point for intelligence agencies due to suspicions that Iran may be using the site to secretly revive its nuclear program. The site is suspected to be an underground nuclear facility, situated near the Natanz nuclear complex. Trump has repeatedly stated in recent weeks that the U.S. might take action against the site.

According to a CNN report from the previous day, analysis of satellite imagery from recent years indicates a significant expansion of construction work at the site during the current year. The imagery, examined by the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS), points to a change in the scale of activity compared to previous years, with a "clear increase in construction activity." The nature of the work has also shifted from "active excavation" to what appears to be "internal construction and continued external reinforcement," including raising and reinforcing tunnel entrances and developing the road system within the site.

Despite the ongoing construction, the analysis suggests that the facility is not yet ready for enrichment activities, if that is indeed its intended purpose.