The President's Daily Brief PDB Afternoon Bulletin | September 26th, 2025: Satellite Images Reveal Work At Iran’s Secret Nuclear Site & James Comey Indicted
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Sep 26, 2025 Today's discussion unveils satellite images showing Iran intensifying operations at a secret nuclear facility, raising security alarms. Experts weigh in on why this site, designed to withstand heavy bombardments, is crucial to Iran's nuclear ambitions. In a surprising twist, James Comey faces indictment over allegations of obstruction and false testimonies, prompting reactions from key political figures. The intertwining of international tensions and domestic legal battles makes for a riveting exploration of current affairs.
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Deep Underground Fortification Near Natanz
- Satellite imagery shows Iran accelerating work at a deep underground site called Pickaxe Mountain near Natanz.
- The depth and new fortifications suggest Iran aims to protect and potentially use the site for enrichment or storing enriched uranium.
Depth Increases Strike Resilience
- Pickaxe Mountain tunnels lie roughly 260–330 feet underground, nearly double Fordow's depth.
- That depth would challenge penetration by the largest U.S. bunker-buster munitions.
Official Claims Versus Strategic Suspicion
- Iran claims Pickaxe Mountain will assemble centrifuges, but its size raises enrichment and storage suspicions.
- The IAEA has never accessed the complex, keeping capabilities uncertain.