Iran’s nuclear facilities damaged but not destroyed, experts say
- On June 13, Israel launched air strikes targeting Iran’s nuclear facilities, killing military leaders and nuclear scientists, primarily at Natanz.
- The operation follows concerns over Iran’s nuclear program, with experts noting uncertainty if the strikes can fully prevent nuclear breakout.
- The UN nuclear watchdog reported that the above-ground pilot enrichment facility and electrical infrastructure at Natanz were destroyed, while satellite images revealed no apparent harm to the nuclear sites at Fordow or Isfahan.
- Experts report damage at Natanz as moderate, with some centrifuges possibly damaged by power loss, while the status of Iran’s enriched uranium stocks remains unknown.
- The strikes mark the start of a prolonged campaign, with Israel focused on disabling Iran’s nuclear and missile capabilities, though full success depends on future developments and possible US involvement.
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Damage to Iranian nuclear sites so far appears limited
US President Donald Trump told Reuters on Friday it was unclear whether Iran still has a nuclear program following Israeli strikes, but experts say the damage to the country's nuclear facilities so far has appeared limited. Israel's attacks succeeded in killing Iranian military leaders and nuclear scientists and striking military command and control facilities and air defenses, but satellite imagery did not yet show significant damage to nuclear…
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