Did Iran remove Centrifuse before the US attack? This claim is being made on the basis of satellite photos

Tummer researcher Demian Simon marked satellite paintings on Sunday, indicating that Iran would have transferred important equipment a few hours before the US on 22 June or strengthened its Fordo nuclear feature. Eminent researcher Simon, who monitored military infrastructure, posted on X, “Important: Prior to the US attacks on Fordo, showing potential logistics reshuffles on the picture site, several trucks/heavy machinery were collected on 19-20 June 2025 at the facility tunnel entrance.”

 

Simon’s post U.K. John Polak, who handled communication for the think tank Chautham House, came after posting a satellite picture from Maxar. He said, “It seems important. Before the US attacks on ESFAHAN, Natanj and Fordo, Maxar satellite paintings showed possible growth in logistics in Fordo – 16 trucks gathered with heavy machinery near the entrance of the main facility on 19-20 June.”

 

In a follow -up post, Simon said: “This activity may indicate that Iran has begun to strengthen the facility by strengthening the tunnels, strengthening the tunnels or carrying materials to seal the site.” These photographs have given air to online speculation that Iran would have tried to get advanced Centrifuse or major components from Fordo before the US attack. Technically, this is possible, but such a step is logically complex and time -taking. Centrifuse are sensitive machines that should be carefully separated, protected during transport and reinstated in a highly controlled environment. Ford location – 80 to 90 meters underground in the mountain further increases the challenge.

IMPORTANT: Prior to the U.S. strikes at Fordow, imagery shows a possible logistics shuffle underway at the site, multiple trucks/heavy machinery were gathered at tunnel entrance of the facility on June 19-20th, 2025 https://t.co/p8NvYAHWVE

— Daien Symon (@ dressa_) June 22, 2025