Overview

• US airstrikes on Fordow, Natanz and Isfahan slowed Iran’s uranium enrichment by several months but did not eliminate its nuclear program, according to a preliminary US intelligence report.
• A 12-day war between Iran and Israel concluded under a US-brokered ceasefire that remains in effect, accompanied by diplomatic meetings to solidify the truce.
• Iran’s conventional military capabilities have been weakened by recent strikes, but its regional proxy networks and ballistic missile arsenal continue to pose security concerns.
• Qatar and Russia played key roles in mediating communications between Tehran and Washington after direct negotiations stalled, helping to avert further escalation.
• At a NATO summit in The Hague, member states agreed to boost defense spending to 5 percent of GDP by 2035 in a move championed by President Trump.