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Portion of Iran’s Enriched Uranium Survives US-Israeli Strikes, Officials Say

Intact uranium stockpiles underground have prompted talks of additional operations to stop Tehran from reclaiming near-weapons-grade material.

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Overview

  • A segment of Iran’s underground enriched uranium stockpiles with roughly 60% purity reportedly escaped damage from the mid-June raids.
  • The coordinated “Midnight Hammer” operation deployed GBU-57A/B bunker-busters and submarine-launched Tomahawks against Natanz, Fordow and Isfahan enrichment sites.
  • US intelligence found no evidence of uranium militarization before the strikes, while Israeli sources point to a secret bomb project uncovered late last year.
  • All operating centrifuges at Natanz and Fordow are believed to be disabled, and Iran’s efforts to recover surviving material remain under close surveillance.
  • US and Israeli authorities are discussing follow-up strikes and reinforcing monitoring to prevent Tehran from reaccessing the intact stockpiles.