The Fordow Nuclear Facility, officially known as the Shahid Ali Mohammadi Nuclear Facility, is an underground uranium enrichment plant located near Qom, Iran. Situated approximately 30 kilometers north of Qom at a former Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps base, this fortified facility is buried deep within a mountain. The site represents Iran's most heavily protected nuclear installation, designed to withstand potential military strikes.
Its construction reflects Iran's strategic approach to nuclear development and its emphasis on protecting critical infrastructure from aerial bombardment.