The conflict may have slowed, but not stopped, Iran’s nuclear program, officials and experts said. The Iranian regime’s nuclear secrecy deep inside Mount Kolang demonstrates its prioritization of destructive nuclear projects and its insistence on military adventurism to preserve its strategic edge.

The regime has transferred thousands of uranium enrichment centrifuges to tunnels beneath Mount Kolang, while satellite imagery reveals new underground facilities. The U.Sn‑based Institute for Science and International Security, headed by nuclear expert David Albright, has called for a robust verification system, a stance echoed by IAEA Director General Rafael Grossi. Yet Parliament speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf has denied inspectors access to bombed sites, citing national security.

Additional reports show blocked tunnel entrances at the Isfahan nuclear site and Chinese private companies exposing U.S. military movements, further complicating diplomatic efforts. Reconstruction reports from the National Council and media coverage underscore ongoing activity, even as analysts urge greater transparency to ensure compliance.

Experts highlight that without a transparent safeguards regime, the international community faces growing uncertainty about Iran’s nuclear trajectory, prompting calls for intensified verification measures andCondensed to ~200 words.