Tehran has announced plans to construct a third uranium enrichment site at an undisclosed and secure location
By Hezy Laing
Since the ceasefire, Iran has stated it will continue pursuing its nuclear ambitions while blocking international oversight—an alarming combination for much of the world.
Iran claims its nuclear program remains fully intact, with officials reporting possession of 400 kilograms of highly enriched uranium, which they intend to use to restart damaged facilities.
Tehran has also announced plans to construct a third uranium enrichment site at an undisclosed and secure location.
This new facility is expected to house advanced sixth-generation centrifuges, dramatically increasing Iran’s enrichment capacity.
Most concerning of all, Iran has suspended cooperation with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA).
The Iranian parliament recently passed a bill halting cooperation, including access for inspections, though the measure still awaits executive approval.
The IAEA Director General has underscored that restoring inspection rights is a top priority, particularly to verify the current status of Iran’s enriched uranium stockpile following recent strikes.
To counter the risk of Iran secretly restarting its nuclear weapons program, Israel and other concerned nations are likely to rely on a range of sophisticated remote monitoring technologies.
Satellite Imagery and Remote Sensing: High-resolution satellites monitor construction, heat signatures, and terrain changes. Tunneling can trigger seismic waves. Acoustic sensors are also used to detect vibrations from heavy machinery or explosions.
Advanced Antineutrino Detectors will sense unshieldable antineutrinos emitted during nuclear fission, offering critical information about a reactor.
Data Analytics and AI Machine learning models will analyze patterns from multiple data sources—satellites, sensors, and historical records—to flag anomalies or predict covert activity.
These technologies will all work together to create a layered, persistent surveillance network.
