Iran isn’t backing down. New satellite images reveal Iran is expanding its Fordow nuclear facility—just days after the U.S. dropped massive bunker-buster bombs on it.
The images, captured between June 19–20 by Maxar Technologies, show heavy machinery at the site. Bulldozers are shifting soil, trucks are moving debris, and new roads have popped up around key tunnel entrances.
This sudden construction comes right after U.S. B-2 stealth bombers joined Israeli forces in hitting Iranian nuclear sites, including Fordow. The strikes used GBU-57 Massive Ordnance Penetrators—13,000-kilo bunker-busters meant to punch through 80 meters of rock.
What the Satellite Images Reveal
The latest photos show something telling:
- Fresh earth movement
- Craters near tunnel entrances
- Bulldozers clearing soil from a ridgeline
- Sealed or reinforced tunnel mouths
- Earth dumped over damaged access points
It looks like Iran knew what was coming. Some tunnels were likely sealed before the strikes. Now, they seem to be reinforcing or rebuilding—fast.
According to Newsweek, Iran might be shielding something—or prepping for a comeback.
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Why Fordow Matters
The Fordow nuclear site isn’t just another facility. It’s a high-value target buried deep under mountains near Qom. Designed to resist bombs, it’s protected by layers of rock and once had advanced air defences—many of which may have been destroyed during the June 13 conflict.
Iran had enriched uranium stored at Fordow, raising global alarms. But as Israeli intel analyst Ronen Solomon told The Telegraph, “They have the uranium, but they can’t do a lot with it unless they’ve built something we don’t know about.”
Still, the recent activity suggests Iran is digging in. Possibly literally.
The Bigger Picture
Israel sees Iran’s nuclear program as an existential threat. The U.S. stepped in with its most powerful bombs for a reason: only the MOPs can hit targets this deep underground.
Iran, on the other hand, seems unshaken. The speed of their construction response says they’re ready for a longer game.
This might not just be a rebuild—it could be a message.
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