In a dramatic and timely revelation, the National Council of Resistance of Iran (NCRI) exposed a previously unknown nuclear facility located in Eyvanki, Semnan Province. The announcement came amid the fourth round of nuclear negotiations between Iran and the United States in Oman, raising serious concerns about the regime’s transparency and intentions.
A Hidden Nuclear Project Behind Chemical Industry Front
According to intelligence gathered by the NCRI’s internal network inside Iran, the site—operating under the codename “Ranginkaman” (Rainbow)—is disguised as a chemical company called Diba Energy Sina. Spanning over 2,500 hectares, the facility is reportedly under the control of SPND, Iran’s Defense Research and Innovation Organization, which has been tied to the country’s nuclear weapons program.
The most alarming detail: the site is involved in the production and use of tritium, a radioactive isotope used almost exclusively in nuclear weapons to amplify explosive power. Unlike uranium or plutonium, tritium has virtually no peaceful application, underscoring the site’s military purpose.
Strategic Message to the World
This disclosure was no coincidence. Released at a critical juncture in international negotiations, it serves as a strategic warning to Western powers. The message: Tehran is not negotiating in good faith. For decades, the Iranian regime has used negotiations as a cover to advance its nuclear capabilities. The NCRI’s report calls for a fundamental reassessment of the diplomatic approach.
Major international media outlets swiftly reported on the findings.
Fox News noted that the site in Semnan appears to be part of a covert nuclear weapons effort.
Sky News stated that the revelation “casts serious doubt” on Iran’s claims of a peaceful nuclear program.
These reports reinforce scepticism about Iran’s promises and push the international community to demand greater accountability.
Iranian officials, including Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, dismissed the evidence as “fabricated” and “politically motivated.” The regime’s mission at the UN issued a similar statement, calling the reports part of a “psychological war” against the Islamic Republic. But as history has shown, NCRI’s nuclear revelations—such as the Natanz and Fordow sites—have proven accurate and triggered international inspections.
U.S. and Western Response: Time for a Rethink
A spokesperson for the U.S. State Department confirmed Washington is aware of the report and reiterated that “Iran must never be allowed to acquire a nuclear weapon.” While diplomatic channels remain open, the exposure adds urgency to the need for maximum pressure, rigorous inspections, and engagement with the Iranian democratic opposition.
This is more than just a technical disclosure; it’s a strategic intervention in the geopolitical landscape. The Iranian Resistance—especially the MEK (Mujahedin-e Khalq)—has repeatedly proven its capability to expose high-level secrets of the regime, playing a key role in efforts to prevent nuclear proliferation.
The world cannot afford to ignore this opposition force. Any realistic solution for Iran’s future must include the organized resistance movement—not as a side note, but as a central actor in achieving freedom, accountability, and lasting peace.