Recent developments have once again drawn global attention to Iran’s stockpile of highly enriched uranium (HEU), particularly material enriched up to 60% U-235—just a short technical step away from weapons-grade levels. While international scrutiny has long focused on Iran’s nuclear capabilities, the events of 2025 and today underscore a critical reality: much of this material remains intact despite targeted military strikes.$BTC
Iran’s HEU is not stored casually or in easily accessible facilities. Instead, it is primarily housed within deep underground tunnel complexes located at or near key nuclear sites. These fortified environments are designed with both strategic concealment and survivability in mind. Built into mountainsides or buried beneath layers of reinforced earth and rock, such facilities significantly complicate any effort to neutralize them through conventional military means.$ETH
