Iran Expands Parchin Military Complex
Satellite images show that four new buildings have gone up at Iran’s Parchin military complex, where explosives experiments related to nuclear weapons were conducted in the early 2000s.
The structures are surrounded by
steep walls made of compacted earth to deflect explosions, intelligence
consultancy group The Intel Lab said.
This comes after the completion of
the nearby extension in November 2020, comprising a dozen new buildings
surrounded by High and Thick concrete blast walls.
This extensive construction
activity since 2018 is probably related to the Iran Ballistic Missile Program.
However, it cannot be ruled out that part of it could contribute to other
activities restricted or monitored by the nuclear deal, known formally as the
Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA).
After signing the deal in July
2015, Iran allowed International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Director General
Yukiya Amano to visit Natanz nuclear facility.
Iranian experts also took samples
from the facility and handed them to the IAEA.
Then, the Agency prepared a report
aiming at providing a clear image on whether or not the nuclear deal has a
military prospect.
