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.