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UN Watchdog Reports Construction at Iran's Pickaxe Mountain

2 sources across 2 countries · Israel · United States

Who reported this

  • The Times of Israel Israel · Centre · Seth Klarman (majority backer)
  • Al-Monitor United States · Centre · Jamal Daniel

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The chief of the UN nuclear watchdog has reported that construction has been observed at Iran's Pickaxe Mountain. Western intelligence suggests the underground site in Natanz is likely used to store nuclear material. Donald Trump has cited activity at the site and warned Tehran not to get cute there.

How each side framed it

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Center leaning sources focused on the reports of construction and the resulting geopolitical tensions.

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