{
  "id": 10878091,
  "title": "Iran is renewing progress on its nuclear program, Netanyahu tells UAE President MBZ - report",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/30/iran-is-renewing-progress-on-its-nuclear-program-netanyahu-tells-uae",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-30T06:44:53.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Jerusalem Post",
    "slug": "jerusalem-post",
    "url": "https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/iran-news/article-910154"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu informed UAE President Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan about new intelligence suggesting Iran has resumed progress in its nuclear program, according to a report by CNN. The details emerged following a meeting between the Israeli leader and the UAE president in Abu Dhabi on Sunday.\n\nThe source of the report revealed that Netanyahu shared information regarding ongoing construction work at a site known as \"Pickaxe Mountain,\" located approximately 140 miles south of Tehran. This mountainous location is believed to be a crucial component in Iran's potential efforts to revive its nuclear program. However, the report does not confirm that actual uranium enrichment activities are currently taking place at the site.\n\nDuring the talks, which also involved Saudi Arabia and a senior Saudi security official, the focus remained on Iran. CNN cited two sources indicating that the discussions encompassed concerns over Iran's nuclear activities, as well as broader regional issues. These included the situation of the Houthis in Yemen, the strategic Bab al-Mandab Strait, and the vital Strait of Hormuz. The reports suggest that Netanyahu conveyed Israel's assessment, which claims Iran could launch an attack in the region within the coming weeks.",
  "summary": "According to the report, the information Netanyahu presented included details about new construction work at the mountainous site known as “Pickaxe Mountain,” about 140 miles south of Tehran.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": "Netanyahu's warning to UAE President MBZ that Iran has resumed nuclear progress heightens regional tensions, suggesting Israel sees an Iranian attack as more likely and prompting closer security discussions with Gulf allies.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Arutz Sheva - Israel National News",
        "title": "Rabbi presents Netanyahu with biblical-style scroll on Iran war",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/30/rabbi-presents-netanyahu-with-biblical-style-scroll-on-iran-war",
        "published": "2026-09-30T05:21:36.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}