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US and Israeli Airstrikes Fall Short of Ending Iran’s Nuclear Ambitions

A fragile ceasefire under President Trump leaves Iran’s nuclear sites largely intact with plans already in motion to resume enrichment.

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This handout satellite picture taken and provided by Maxar Technologies taken on June 22, 2025 shows an overview of Iran's Fordow Fuel Enrichment Plant (FFEP) after US air strikes were conducted on the facility.
Iran's Fordo nuclear site, two days before the U.S. strike, on June 22, 2025.
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Overview

  • US and Israeli forces bombed the Fordow, Natanz and Isfahan facilities but a preliminary Defense Intelligence Agency assessment says the strikes may only delay Iran’s program by a matter of months.
  • Roughly 400 kilograms of uranium enriched to 60 percent purity remains unaccounted for, prompting the International Atomic Energy Agency to seek immediate access to verify stockpiles.
  • Mohammad Eslami, head of Iran’s Atomic Energy Organization, declared that contingency measures are in place and vowed to restart enrichment operations without disruption.
  • A ceasefire brokered by President Trump took effect late Monday, although both Iran and Israel have accused each other of violations and its long-term stability is uncertain.
  • The Department of Homeland Security has raised the threat level over potential Iranian-sponsored cyberattacks and sleeper cell plots against US infrastructure and citizens.