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US Airstrikes Severely Damage Iran’s Nuclear Sites Ahead of Planned Talks

The IAEA says Fordow’s centrifuges are no longer operational; US and Iranian envoys will convene next week to discuss nuclear limits.

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Overview

  • On June 23, the US used B-2 stealth bombers and massive ordnance penetrators, supported by submarine-launched Tomahawks, to strike Iran’s Natanz, Fordow and Esfahan nuclear sites.
  • The IAEA reports it cannot fully assess damage at Fordow but confirms its centrifuges are no longer operational.
  • US officials claim the strikes obliterated Iran’s nuclear capabilities; a preliminary DIA assessment suggests Tehran’s program was delayed by only months.
  • Satellite imagery and expert analysis indicate Iran may have moved stocks of 60%-enriched uranium to undisclosed locations before the airstrikes.
  • The White House plans to limit intelligence sharing with Congress following leaks of an initial damage assessment as President Trump and Iranian representatives prepare for next week’s nuclear talks.