According to Albright’s post on 𝕏, vehicles were present at the entrance of the northernmost tunnel, and that access to the tunnel appears to have “been gained within the last week.” Turning to the Fordow site, which was struck by multiple bunker-buster bombs carried by B-2 Spirit bombers during Operation Midnight Hammer, Albright noted the presence of a new road, but said that earthworks near the two ventilation shafts, which were the sites of penetration in the bombing, have stopped.
The work being done at both sites appears to be minimal at this point, related mostly to clearing debris and restoring vehicle access. Albright said, “There is also no observable activity at the primary tunnel entrances leading into the enrichment facility” at the Fordow site.
Analysts are still evaluating the damage to Iran’s nuclear sites, with satellite imagery being one of the main tools used.
However, Albright has previously warned that Iran is probably taking its time to complete the removal of debris and rubble, and to begin the process of assessing the damages, as it waits to see what will be the outcome of nuclear talks with the E3 and the US.
Earlier in July, Albright said that Iran is probably holding off on repair and rebuilding operations, “as they are easily spotted via overhead imagery as a reconstitution effort, which may be met with further Israeli or American attacks.”
On Monday, during a visit to Scotland, President Trump said that he could order fresh strikes on Iranian nuclear sites if the Islamic Republic attempts to rebuild
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