US EditionBloomberg News: US Diplomats, Not Bombers, Must Finish the Job in Iran
ISFAHAN PROVINCE, IRAN, JUL 08 – Israel and the US launched high-risk operations to paralyze Iran’s nuclear program amid concerns Iran reached 60% uranium enrichment, with 400 kg of uranium unaccounted for, officials said.
- On the 13th of June, 2025, Israel initiated Operation Rising Lion, targeting key nuclear facilities and IRGC missile sites within Iran.
- The operation followed years of Iran advancing its nuclear program, including reaching 60% uranium enrichment and evading IAEA inspections.
- Israeli strikes caused significant damage to Natanz and Isfahan facilities and killed a senior IRGC chief, escalating tensions near full-scale war.
- U.S. Vice President JD Vance noted 400 kilograms of uranium were unaccounted for post-strike, raising concerns about Iran's next steps.
- Despite military setbacks, experts agree only diplomacy with strict oversight can limit Iran’s nuclear ambitions and stabilize the region long-term.
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On June 13, 2025, Israel launched Operation Rising Lion, a bold move aimed at crippling Iran’s nuclear capabilities and strategic infrastructure. Israel’s strikes significantly hit the Natanz nuclear site, damaged Isfahan’s uranium conversion facility, and hit the Iranian Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) missile complex, killing a key IRGC Chief. Unlike earlier limited operations, Rising Lion marked a shift towards high-risk preemptive s…
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