Iran is reportedly working on a “boost” nuclear warhead at a clandestine military site disguised as a chemical plant. This information comes from the Iranian opposition group NCRI, which claims Tehran is enhancing its hydrogen bomb capacity.
During a press conference on Thursday, officials from the NCRI revealed details about a secret Iranian nuclear weapons facility, referred to internally as “Rainbow Sight,” which has been designed for producing nuclear warheads and hydrogen bombs.
The site is camouflaged as a chemical plant controlled by Diba Energy Sina, covering roughly 2,500 acres in the Eyvanaki region southeast of Tehran. It is part of a broader clandestine initiative overseen by the Iranian Defense Innovation Research Organization (SPND) and operates under the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC).
Satellite imagery and human intelligence support claims that the facility, known as Rangin Kaman (Rainbow), has been operational since at least 2013 and is under tight military protection.
The NCRI reports that this site focuses on extracting tritium, a radioactive isotope important for enhancing nuclear yields, particularly in warheads and thermonuclear devices. The ability to acquire tritium is seen as a critical step toward hydrogen bomb development, indicating a significant advancement beyond the previous AMAD program, which was claimed to have been halted in 2003.
Alireza Jafarzadeh, the deputy director of NCRI’s Washington office, stated that the Iranian government is making dangerous advancements in “boost” nuclear weapons technology, which could target ballistic missiles capable of reaching up to 2,000 miles, potentially affecting regions in the Middle East and Europe.
The NCRI has also identified five front companies used to obscure their operations under a parent company, Pishtazan-e tose’e san’ati aria razi (Petsar Group), chaired by IRGC Brigadier Naser Maleki.
The facility is secured with military checkpoints, restricted access, and surveillance systems, with the nearby Qadir Long-Range radar system being part of the IRGC’s aerospace operations.
Prominent scientists involved include Dr. Ebrahim Haji Ebrahimi, a nuclear physicist with Iranian atomic energy organizations, and Hadi Zejka Kathir, a fusion expert from the University of Marek Ashtar. The NCRI also claims that Iranian authorities are systematically suppressing scientific literature on tritium to divert attention from the program.
During the press conference, a US NCRI representative criticized the lack of international response, asserting that the Iranian regime has allocated over $2 trillion to its nuclear pursuits while disregarding critical infrastructure projects, including oil and gas development.
She emphasized that the solution does not lie in military intervention but rather in recognizing and supporting Iran’s organized resistance movement and the rights of those opposing the regime.
She expressed that, “We have always emphasized that organized resistance is key to addressing the nuclear threat and ensuring peace and security.” She argued that global recognition of the rights of those standing up to the IRGC is crucial.
Alongside Jafarzadeh, she portrayed the disclosure of this facility as a test of Western resolve, warning that a lack of action only fosters further deception. They called for sanctions and the comprehensive dismantling of Iran’s nuclear program, urging the IAEA to enforce the closure of the site.
In earlier reports, the NCRI had exposed hidden sites such as Natanz, Arak, and Fordow through affiliated networks. The recent announcements reflect a familiar pattern of denial, exposure, and delayed accountability from Tehran.
In December, another opposition group revealed that the Iranian regime was intensifying secret nuclear explosive development in undisclosed facilities.
With rising tensions, IRGC Commander Major General Hossein Salami issued a stark warning to the US and Israel, suggesting a looming threat, just days before indirect nuclear discussions between Washington and Tehran.
Recently, Iranian state television announced military officials claiming new solid-fuel missile capabilities, asserting they could strike any location in the event of conflict, stating they have positioned similar systems across the country.
