Overview

• On June 21, US and Israeli B-2 bombers carried out Operation Midnight Hammer against Iran’s Fordow, Natanz and Isfahan facilities, and a ceasefire took effect on June 23.
• IAEA chief Rafael Grossi reports severe damage to the sites but confirms some critical infrastructure remained intact.
• Intercepted Iranian communications indicate Tehran officials viewed the strikes as less extensive than the administration’s public account suggested.
• President Trump continues to insist the attacks obliterated Iran’s nuclear program and denies enriched uranium was relocated before the bombings.
• US officials are preparing diplomatic talks with Iran and warning of potential further strikes if Tehran resumes its nuclear activities.