Natanz

Only regime change prevents Iran from acquiring a nuclear weapon, former Israel Navy commander says

“Producing a nuclear bomb is a complex and difficult undertaking. The Iranians were very close when the war began,” V.-Adm. (ret.) Eliezer "Chaney" Marom told 103FM.

A man crosses the street, past a billboard showing Iranian centrifuges and nuclear scientists killed in Israeli strikes, in Tehran, Iran, August 29, 2025
An Iranian nuclear power plant stands March 30, 2005 some 200 miles (322 km) south of Tehran, in Natanz, Iran.

What is Pickaxe Mountain, Iran's nuclear site which might be among Trump's next targets - explainer

US  President Trump reacts, while shaking hands with Lebanese President Joseph Aoun, during their meeting in the Oval Office at the White House in Washington, DC, US, July 21, 2026.

Trump hosts Lebanon's Aoun, says he is open to talks with Hezbollah if asked by Beirut

A satellite view shows vehicles at an entrance to Pickaxe Mountain tunnels, of the of the Natanz nuclear facility, near Natanz, Iran, June 21, 2026.

Iran moved thousands of uranium centrifuges into fortified Pickaxe Mountain - WSJ


Iran opens new centrifuge-parts workshop at Natanz

The new workshop raises questions about Iran's plans for the manufacturing of advanced centrifuges.

Exhibition of nuclear achievements of Iran's Atomic Energy Organization, April 10, 2021

Why is no one talking about Iran digging a new unbombable nuke facility? - analysis

The facility in Natanz is built deep under a massive mountain, making it extremely difficult for the IDF to ever bomb it.

IAF fighter jet during the Red Flag joint exercise at Nellis air force base in Nevada

Israel's Iran question: To strike or not to strike? - opinion

Will an overt airstrike on Iran really achieve so much more for Israel in terms of a delay than continued covert operations?

 An Israeli F-15 fighter jet is seen from behind at Uvda Airbase in southern Israel (illustrative).

Is third sabotage the charm at Iran's Natanz nuclear facility? - analysis

Was Iran's Natanz nuclear facility just attacked for the third time in two years?

VIEW OF a damaged building after a fire broke out at Iran’s Natanz Nuclear Facility, in Isfahan on July 2.

Mossad recruited Iranian scientists to blow up nuclear facility - report

As many as 10 nuclear scientists agreed to help destroy centrifuges at the Natanz nuclear facility.

VIEW OF a damaged building after a fire broke out at Iran’s Natanz Nuclear Facility, in Isfahan on July 2.

Iran restricts IAEA access to main enrichment plant after attack

According to diplomats, Iran has been restricting UN nuclear inspectors' access to its main uranium enrichment plant, citing security concerns.

THE NATANZ uranium enrichment facility 250 km. south of Tehran.

The truth about the Natanz explosion impact revealed

Some 164 to174 centrifuges may have been damaged or destroyed by the April explosion.

VIEW OF a damaged building after a fire broke out at Iran’s Natanz Nuclear Facility, in Isfahan on July 2.

Fmr. Iran nuke chief: Natanz explosion was 5th in recent years

"We think this is the fifth time that a severe attack has been carried out on Natanz's facilities in the last 15 years," said the former head of Iran’s Atomic Energy Organization.

Exhibition of nuclear achievements of Iran's Atomic Energy Organization, April 10, 2021

Jerusalem still hopeful it can work with US against Iran - analysis

The US and Iran progressing toward a new Iran Deal — so why is Netanyahu so restrained?

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the 2021 International Bible Contest for Youth on Thursday, Israel's Independence Day, April 15, 2021.

Europeans warn against attacks on Iran nuclear facilities

“We condemn escalatory measures by any actor which could jeopardize progress.” Iran’s clerical establishment said it will not return to the 2015 agreement unless all sanctions are lifted.

Police stand outside a hotel where a meeting of the Joint Commission of the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), or Iran nuclear deal, is held in Vienna, Austria, April 20, 2021.