Experts Warn Iran Could Assemble Uranium Enrichment Plant at Fordow Nuclear Site Within Months

Israeli intelligence sources estimate that Iran has transferred thousands of centrifuges to the heavily fortified Fordow nuclear site beneath Mount Machouq, located about 220 kilometers south of Tehran and just 2 kilometers from the known Natanz facility. Satellite images confirm renewed activity at the underground complex, which is buried under hundreds of meters of granite and shielded by a 1300-meter mountain.

Former U.S. President Donald Trump recently threatened a strong military strike against the site, stating, "We will attack that area very soon, and very strongly." David Albright, a leading expert on Iran's nuclear program, warned that within three months, Iran could assemble a uranium enrichment plant there. He emphasized the site's potential to produce low-enriched uranium, which could be used for nuclear weapons development, and stressed the urgent need for either diplomatic or military intervention to address the threat.

Albright explained that attacking Fordow is more complex than previous strikes on Iranian nuclear sites, such as Natanz or the Fordow facility itself, due to the lack of detailed internal blueprints and the site's deep underground location. He noted that Israel's 2018 operation to seize Iran's nuclear archive provided critical intelligence for past attacks, but such information is currently unavailable for Fordow.

The expert cautioned that if no action is taken, Iran will have time to strengthen its air defenses and missile systems, making any future strike more costly. Despite the risks, diplomatic solutions appear unlikely as Iran shows no intention of closing the site or allowing international inspectors access. The renewed activity at Fordow signals a significant escalation in Iran's nuclear capabilities, raising concerns about regional security and the potential for nuclear proliferation.