US EditionWhy Does Iran Hide Its Nuclear Sites in These Mountains? Geology Exposes the Ultimate Invisible Shield
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“The terrain contributes to the victory.” Iran’s army has literally followed this observation of the Prussian military Carl von Clausewitz (1780-1831), who in his treatise “From War” indicated that rivers, forests, mountains and other geographical features, as well as hindering “the advance of the enemy,” also provide “the opportunity to organize ourselves without being seen.” Thus, the Iranian military have taken advantage of the rugged mountai…
From Fordow to Arak, the regime’s atomic program was designed to operate far from the reach and sight of its adversaries. A strategy consistent with Tehran’s style: physical isolation and opacity
Why Does Iran Hide Its Nuclear Sites in These Mountains? Geology Exposes the Ultimate Invisible Shield
Amid the growing scrutiny of Iran’s military and nuclear capabilities, a lesser-known but highly strategic aspect of its defense efforts has come to light: the use of the country’s rugged terrain to hide its most sensitive installations. These sites, often buried deep within the mountainous regions of Iran, rely on natural geological formations as both shields and fortresses. This combination of geography and technology has allowed Iran to creat…
In the race for deterrence, Iran has been able to take advantage of a discreet but dreadfully effective asset: the geology of its territory. For several years, the Tehran regime has been focusing on the burial of its sensitive facilities – nuclear, ballistic or military –...
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