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Iran’s Nuclear Sites Crippled; Backup Pickaxe Mountain Under Construction

7/24/2026

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Iran’s nuclear program was damaged after three conflicts since October 2024, leaving Fordow largely destroyed.
The Institute for Science and International Security said on July 14 that Pickaxe Mountain is under construction, status unclear.
Yossi Kuperwasser said the strikes crippled Iran’s enrichment and missile production.
Jonathan Ruhe said Iran built Pickaxe Mountain as a backup enrichment site.

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Story summary

Iran’s nuclear program was damaged after three conflicts since October 2024, leaving Fordow largely destroyed.
The Institute for Science and International Security said on July 14 that Pickaxe Mountain is under construction, status unclear.
Yossi Kuperwasser said the strikes crippled Iran’s enrichment and missile production.
Jonathan Ruhe said Iran built Pickaxe Mountain as a backup enrichment site.