Iran is accelerating reconstruction work at key nuclear and ballistic missile facilities, according to retired US Army General Jack Keane.
Because they recognize what a threat that was for their opponents,” Keane said, to accelerate their ballistic missile program. “They recommitted themselves to the same goal they always have: to recover their nuclear program.
It defines their regime. We’re dealing with a diabolical regime. The underground facility is located near Iran’s Natanz uranium enrichment centre and is believed to be buried more than 300 feet beneath rock, making it significantly harder to target than surface installations. Following the strikes in March 2026, different degrees of cleanup efforts were seen at the three locations associated with Mojdeh, also known as Lavizan 2, according to Institute of Science and International Security .
Recent satellite imagery from heavily fortified Pickaxe Mountain complex near the Natanz nuclear site has also recorded a surge of activity, according to New York Post . Keane said the activity shows Tehran has not abandoned its long-term nuclear ambitions despite ongoing diplomatic engagement with the United States. Speaking to Fox News, Keane said Iran remains committed to rebuilding capabilities damaged during recent military operations. He said, “They certainly haven’t given up on it. Analysts have documented increased construction at several nuclear and missile-related facilities, with particularly intense activity at the Pickaxe Mountain complex, according to reports. To make possible ground strikes more difficult, Tehran had also built temporary earth mounds around the Pickaxe Mountain and Natanz locations, according to the organization.
These nuclear experts have previously identified the site as one of Iran’s most secure underground facilities, although Tehran has not publicly detailed its purpose.
