NCRI Sources on Ground Reveal New Nuclear Site Activity in Iran; Son of Shah Trying to Seize Opportunity
In a powerful Washington, D.C. press conference on May 8, Alireza Jafarzadeh, Deputy Director of the U.S. office of the National Council of Resistance of Iran (NCRI), delivered a stunning exposé on Iran’s nuclear ambitions. He revealed a previously undisclosed nuclear weapons development site and detailed how the regime is hiding ballistic missile production—designed to carry nuclear warheads—behind its petrochemical and oil infrastructure.
The revelations were so explosive that they drew top reporters from major outlets including the Wall Street Journal, Newsmax’s James Rosen, The Independent, and Breitbart’s Josh Klein. In a tense moment, Rosen pressed Jafarzadeh on the evidence: Could he confirm nuclear activity at the new site based on satellite images and intelligence?
Fox News covered the press conference, as did Newsweek:
Alleged secret Iranian nuclear weapons facility seen in exclusive satellite images | Fox News
Iran Dissidents Pressure US Talks With Secret Nuclear Site Claims – Newsweek
Fox Business News recently gave a platform to Reza Pahlavi, the son of the Shah of Iran, who has aligned with the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps. (IRGC) and NCRI is requesting an opportunity to respond and present the results of their own work.
Jafarzadeh confirmed that high-resolution photos exist—but in a dramatic pause, he made clear they could not be released, as it would risk the lives of sources deep inside the regime. That brief silence in the room said more than a thousand images ever could.
Now, Jafarzadeh is available for interviews to expand on what the press conference only began to unpack:
- How the Iranian regime is masking nuclear weapons production under civilian industries
- Why U.S. sanctions and oversight are failing to stop it
- How Tehran’s long-range missile capabilities pose a direct threat to U.S. forces and allies
- And what must be done now to prevent a nuclear-armed Iran
With U.S. Senators like Lindsey Graham calling for joint U.S.-Israeli military action against Iran’s proxies and nuclear apparatus, the stakes have never been higher. Jafarzadeh, whose track record of exposing Iran’s secret nuclear activities is unmatched, is ready to connect the dots—and show the world just how close Tehran may be to crossing the nuclear finish line.
Speakers Available:
Alireza Jafarzadeh – Deputy Director, NCRI-US
Mohammad Mohaddessin – Chairman, NCRI Foreign Affairs Committee
Other Speakers Available:
Shahin Gobadi – Member of NCRI Parliament in Exile
Ali Safavi – Member of NCRI Parliament in Exile
Related Article(s)
NCRI-US to Reveal New Details on Iran’s Secret Nuclear Sites – YouTube
Sen. Graham: ‘It’s Long past Time to Hit Iran Hard’ | Newsmax.com
Optional Q&A
- How did the NCRI first discover the existence of this previously undisclosed nuclear site?
- You mentioned satellite photos exist confirming nuclear activity—can you describe what they show, even if you can’t release them?
- How is Iran using its oil and petrochemical sectors to mask missile development?
- What makes this new site different from past nuclear facilities the NCRI has exposed?
- How reliable are your sources inside Iran, and what risks do they face in sharing this intelligence?
- Why should Americans care about an Iranian missile with an 1,800-mile range—what targets are realistically at risk?
- Has the Biden administration or international nuclear watchdogs responded to your new findings?
- If nothing is done, how close is Iran to having a fully operational nuclear weapon capable of long-range deployment?
ABOUT MOHAMMAD MOHADDESSIN…
Mr. Mohammad Mohaddessin, is the Chairman of the Foreign Affairs Committee of the National Council of Resistance of Iran (NCRI). NCRI is a coalition of various political tendencies and democratic forces working to establish a free and pluralistic republic based on democratic values.
Mohammad Mohaddessin was born in Qom, Iran, the son of a Grand Ayatollah who was opposed to the regime. He studied both in religious seminary and modern education.
In the 1970s, While he was a student in Iran’s most prestigious Sharif University, in 1975 he was arrested and sentenced to 15 years for his affiliation with the People’s Mojahedin Organisation of Iran (PMOI) and opposition to the shah dictatorship. While in prison he was severely tortured.
Mohaddessin has lectured on numerous international forums on Iranian affairs and has represented the Iranian resistance in many international events and conferences.
He has written extensively on political and religious regional issue in Iran and the region. He is the author of “Islamic Fundamentalism: The New Global Threat”, published in 1993 (Seven Locks Press, Washington) in which he addressed the emerging threat of Islamic fundamentalism in the world.
In addition to many articles and essays, Mr. Mohaddessin has authored several other books, including Enemies of Ayatollahs, Democracy Betrayed and The Unethical Policy.
ABOUT ALIREZA JAFARZADEH…
Alireza Jafarzadeh serves as the Deputy Director of the Washington Office of the National Council of Resistance of Iran (NCRI). He is also the author of The Iran Threat (Palgrave MacMillan, New York, 2008).
A recognized expert on Iranian policy, Jafarzadeh has been at the forefront of efforts to prevent the Iranian regime from acquiring nuclear weapons. His groundbreaking work in 2002 and 2003 led to the discovery of key illicit nuclear sites in Iran, including the Natanz uranium enrichment facility, the Arak heavy water plant, the Kalaye Electric centrifuge testing facility near Tehran, and the Lashkar Ab’ad laser enrichment facility. These revelations prompted the first-ever inspections of Iranian nuclear sites by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA).
Jafarzadeh is a frequent guest on major television and radio networks, including CBS Evening News, CNN, MSNBC, Fox News, CNBC, Bloomberg TV, and France 24. His insights have also been featured in leading publications such as The New York Times, The Washington Post, The Wall Street Journal, Los Angeles Times, USA Today, Time, and The Hill.
ABOUT SHAHIN GOBADI…
Shahin Gobadi, a U.S.-educated nuclear engineer, is a member of the National Council of Resistance of Iran (NCRI), Iran’s Parliament-in-Exile.
An astute observer of Iranian affairs for over three decades, Gobadi is an expert on topics including Iranian state-sponsored terrorism, proxy groups in the Middle East, the Iranian nuclear and weapons of mass destruction (WMD) programs, Western policy toward Iran, and internal Iranian affairs.
He has been interviewed by major international media outlets, including CNN, Fox News, BBC, Sky TV, GB News, The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, The Washington Post, The Times, The Daily Telegraph, Reuters, and the Associated Press. Gobadi’s writings have appeared in prominent media across the U.S. and Europe.
ABOUT ALI SAFAVI…
Ali Safavi is a member of the National Council of Resistance of Iran (NCRI), Iran’s Parliament-in-Exile.
A sociologist by training, Safavi studied and taught at UCLA, California State University Los Angeles, and the University of Michigan. He was an active participant in the anti-Shah student movement in the 1970s in the United States and has been deeply engaged in Iranian affairs ever since.
Safavi has lectured and written extensively on Iran, Iraq, terrorism, nuclear proliferation, and Middle Eastern politics. He has appeared in interviews on networks such as CNN, Fox News, MSNBC, CBS, BBC, Sky TV, Newsmax, and France 24. His articles and commentary have been published in leading outlets, including The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, The Hill, The Boston Herald, The Washington Times, and The Financial Times.
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