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The increase in construction activity at Pickax Mountain underscores Iran’s resilience and determination to preserve its nuclear options amid international pressure and military strikes. While the IAEA’s recent report indicates that Iran presently lacks an active weaponization pathway, the potential for rapid reconstitution of nuclear materials persists if Iran retrieves its stockpiles and resumes enrichment.
This situation warrants close international scrutiny. The covert nature of Pickax Mountain, combined with Iran’s limited transparency, complicates verification efforts. The developments highlight the importance of diplomatic negotiations and monitoring in preventing the proliferation of nuclear weapons.