Tehran has warned that any potential American military attack on Iranian nuclear facilities would be viewed as an escalation of regional conflict, according to reports from state media on Wednesday. Amid this heightened tension, attention has focused on the subterranean Pickaxe Mountain complex, a facility situated near the town of Natanz. This site is reportedly being developed for an undeclared uranium enrichment plant.
The facility’s construction is noted for its deep subterranean nature, with structures built at least 100 meters beneath the Kuh-e Kolang Gaz La mountain. Construction at this location reportedly commenced in 2020. The complex is characterized by its extensive fortifications and deep underground placement, which experts suggest would render it an extremely difficult target for potential military action.
This defense profile is cited as a significant challenge for both possible U.S. and Israeli air strikes, as well as any ground military operation. The strategic significance of the Pickaxe Mountain complex has drawn international focus, particularly concerning potential military confrontation.
Tehran’s warning frames any external attack on these nuclear assets not as a limited action, but as a major escalation of regional warfare.
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