Iran Shifted Nuclear Centrifuges To Pickaxe Mountain: Report

Iran is believed to have transferred nuclear centrifuges to a facility known as Pickaxe Mountain, according to a report by The Wall Street Journal. Citing U.S. and Israeli officials, the report suggests the transfer took place in the autumn of 2025.

This alleged move follows a significant 12-day conflict in June 2025, during which U.S. and Israeli forces reportedly struck several of Iran's nuclear facilities. Israeli intelligence officials cited in the report believe the centrifuges were moved months after these strikes.

The specifics of the "Pickaxe Mountain" facility and the exact nature of the centrifuges involved were not detailed in the report. However, the transfer raises concerns about Iran's nuclear program and its compliance with international agreements.

Officials speaking to The Wall Street Journal indicated that the timing of the transfer, occurring after military actions against Iran's nuclear infrastructure, is a key point of concern for intelligence agencies monitoring the program.