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Was Iran Close to Building a Nuclear Bomb Before Israel Attacked?
- On June 13, 2025, Israel launched Operation Rising Lion, striking Iranian nuclear sites, scientists, and military facilities in an offensive from Tehran to uranium enrichment centers.
- The strikes followed intelligence that Iran had significantly enriched uranium and possessed enough material for several bombs, amid limited IAEA inspections since early 2023.
- Israeli attacks killed at least 224 people, damaged the Natanz facility, but left the fortified Fordow plant mostly intact, while Iran responded with missile barrages and vowed stronger reprisals.
- Prime Minister Netanyahu said the campaign would continue until the threat ends and claimed it set Iran's program back “a very, very long time,” while Trump urged evacuations of Tehran.
- The conflict escalates with unclear outcomes, as Iran prepares to exit the NPT and global leaders warn of broader regional risks amid intensified military and political tensions.
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How close was Iran to building nuclear arms before Israel’s attack – 3 years or a few months? Depends on who you ask
While Israel's strikes have killed at least 224 people and caused major damage to the Natanz enrichment facility, the deeper, heavily fortified Fordow plant — Iran’s most protected nuclear site — remains operational and unscathed.
Israel is facing the threat of Iran militarily. Would the diplomatic route have been better? Middle East expert Lintl sees arguments for both approaches. However, the blow against Tehran could lead to the regime clinging more to nuclear weapons there.
Ahead Of Israeli Strikes, Iran Was Close To Building Nuclear Bomb: Report
Iran was merely weeks away from being able to produce a nuclear bomb, with scientists reportedly completing successful experiments in the weapon design process, Israeli media reported on Sunday.
War without red lines ctaxis Di., Jun 17, 2025 - 16:13 English Body Qantara: Israel recently bombed Iranian nuclear facilities – in response to the uranium enrichment that has been criticised internationally for years.How serious is the threat really? Is Iran about to complete a nuclear bomb? Behrooz Bayat: No, the Islamic Republic is not that far away. It has made significant progress, especially in the enrichment of uranium to up to 60 percent…
U.S. officials believe the attacks could only temporarily slow the development of Iran's nuclear program
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