US EditionIran’s nuclear facilities damaged but not destroyed, experts say
- On June 13, Israel conducted airstrikes that targeted several Iranian nuclear and military locations, including the surface-level enrichment facility at Natanz.
- The strikes aimed to disrupt Iran's nuclear program amid ongoing concerns about uranium enrichment and were part of a prolonged military campaign to prevent Iran from developing atomic weapons.
- Damage assessments showed the pilot plant and electricity infrastructure at Natanz were destroyed, but key underground enrichment halls remained intact, and no visible damage appeared at Fordow or Isfahan, both reported attacked by Iran.
- Sources reported that the assault resulted in the deaths of over 20 Iranian military leaders and six leading nuclear scientists. However, it remains uncertain whether Iran's nuclear stockpiles and overall program have been severely impacted, with ongoing concerns about possible uranium diversion and challenges in monitoring.
- The strikes likely slowed Iran’s nuclear progress temporarily but fell short of eliminating the program, suggesting diplomatic efforts and further monitoring will remain essential amid risks of deeper underground activities and inspectors losing access.
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Damage to Iranian nuclear sites so far appears limited
US President Donald Trump told Reuters on Friday it was unclear whether Iran still has a nuclear program following Israeli strikes, but experts say the damage to the country's nuclear facilities so far has appeared limited. Israel's attacks succeeded in killing Iranian military leaders and nuclear scientists and striking military command and control facilities and air defenses, but satellite imagery did not yet show significant damage to nuclear…
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