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Conflict & Security · Middle EastIran adds earth barriers to Pickaxe Mountain as Trump warns Tehran
Iran has reinforced tunnel entrances at the Pickaxe Mountain nuclear‑linked complex with earthen barriers, according to satellite imagery released on 11 September. The Institute for Science and International Security says the added earth hardens the site against air strikes. Russia and China blocked a U.N. resolution, and President Donald Trump warned Iran not to “get cute”.
Middle East3 min readTrust 86 · Craft 87 · Hype 30
Conflict & Security · ChinaPakistan sought Chinese satellite images of Operation Sindoor strikes, ex-CDS says
Former Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan revealed Pakistan's attempts to use Chinese commercial satellite imagery to find evidence of successful strikes during Operation Sindoor. He stated these efforts failed, as obtaining such imagery involves contracts and waiting periods, and Pakistan could not confirm any targets were hit.
China4 min readTrust 50 · Craft 45 · Hype 20
Conflict & Security · ChinaChina completes first phase of military base on Antelope Reef in Paracel Islands
China has finished the first phase of construction on Antelope Reef, part of the Paracel Islands in the South China Sea. Satellite images reveal a 6 km artificial island with infrastructure analysts say will form part of Beijing’s largest military base in the region. No left-rated outlet reported the story.
China4 min readTrust 65 · Craft 55 · Hype 35