Iran Resumes Covert Nuclear Weapons Work at Secret Site

New satellite imagery indicates renewed activity at Iran's secret nuclear facility in Marzdaran, months after it was reportedly attacked by the Israeli military. The Institute for Science and International Security (ISIS) suggests this activity points to an Iranian effort to restore capabilities related to nuclear weapons development. The imagery, captured between early September and early October, shows numerous vehicles present at the site, with many parked outside the security perimeter and others, including private cars and trucks, seen within the secure area. ISIS analysts believe this renewed work may be aimed at rebuilding the capacity lost in the previous attack, which, according to Israeli military statements, focused on developing nuclear warheads. Israel had previously revealed that a group of nuclear scientists was secretly working to develop a key component for a weapon system at Marzdaran, intended to facilitate the replication of necessary technology and advance weapons of mass destruction capabilities. The report further indicates that Iran has not only moved equipment to a storage site but has also established a new "industrial nuclear headquarters" at Marzdaran for research, development, and adaptation of warheads. The facility's objectives reportedly include producing enriched uranium cores and the explosive material needed to trigger a nuclear chain reaction. This intensive activity signals to the West that Iran's military nuclear project remains a top priority for Tehran, despite previous setbacks.