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Iran Denies Nuclear Activity at Kolang Kouh Amid US/Israeli Allegations

Jul 22, 2026 06:02 AM CT Kolang Kouh, Iran nuclear program,iran,diplomatic denial,iaea,kolang kouh

Summary

Iran's Foreign Ministry has officially denied allegations by the US and Israel regarding undeclared nuclear activities at the Kolang Kouh site. This denial represents a diplomatic counter-move to intelligence claims, aiming to maintain the narrative of compliance with IAEA declarations while deflecting accusations of nuclear proliferation efforts.

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Iran says 'no nuclear activity' at Kolang Kouh Despite US and Israeli claims, Iran's foreign ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei has denied the presence of any nuclear activity at Kolang Koukh, alos known as Pickaxe Mountain. "Iran’s nuclear activities have been fully declared to the IAEA in ac...

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Iran NEUTRAL

Denied presence of nuclear activity at Kolang Kouh, asserting full declaration to IAEA.

Israel NEUTRAL

Made claims regarding nuclear activity at the site, prompting the Iranian denial.

United States NEUTRAL

Made claims regarding nuclear activity at the site, prompting the Iranian denial.

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