Israeli Intelligence Reports Iran Moved Centrifuges to Underground Bunkers at Mount Makush

Senior Israeli and American intelligence officials estimate that Iran transferred its centrifuge stockpile to fortified underground bunkers in the mountains last autumn, according to a Wall Street Journal report on Tuesday. The information, initially obtained from Israeli intelligence sources and shared with their American counterparts, indicates the centrifuges are now housed in a reinforced bunker at Mount Makush, following their relocation after last year's "Am Kalbi" operation. An Israeli official told the Wall Street Journal that "the recent campaign did not sufficiently focus on Iran's nuclear capabilities," adding that "there is still work to be done, including at Mount Makush."

Meanwhile, the Washington Post reported that senior U.S. intelligence officials believe the attacks on Iran have been ineffective and unlikely to change Iran's stance. The U.S. and Iran remain in a state between war and routine conflict, with President Donald Trump's escalation path leading to a dead end. In Israel, authorities are closely monitoring the escalating tensions between the U.S. and Iran and preparing for a possible expansion of the conflict. There is concern over potential Iranian strikes on airbases due to the presence of American aircraft, and the Israel Defense Forces are on high alert, ready to respond within hours. A senior IDF officer told Channel 13 News, "The defense system is alert, if attacked, we will defend ourselves."

Additionally, Pakistan confirmed Channel 13's report that mediators Qatar and Pakistan have conveyed several proposals to the U.S. and Iran aimed at de-escalating tensions. Saudi news channel Al-Hadath cited sources saying Iranian Interior Minister Asghar Momeni is expected to visit Pakistan with a "special message" from Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian regarding negotiations. Shortly after, an Iranian official told Reuters that mediators proposed a 10-day ceasefire in attacks to "revive the agreement between the parties." As of now, the U.S. has not accepted this offer.

Concurrently, Yemen's Houthi rebels announced a naval blockade on Saudi Arabia. Their military spokesman Yahya Saree declared a maritime ban on the "criminal Saudi enemy" effective immediately, following a "siege for siege" policy. According to a plan published by Channel 13, the U.S. would halt attacks in exchange for Iran committing to open two shipping lanes in the Strait of Hormuz for 10 days. It was also revealed that President Trump warned mediators that if a ceasefire is not achieved this week, they should prepare for escalation. Earlier, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio commented on the possibility of returning to negotiations, stating, "We are always open to diplomacy, but it must be genuine. It must be a deal the Iranians are willing to act on."