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What's the Real Deal with Iran's Nuclear Sites?

IranFri Jun 27 2025
Iran's nuclear program has taken some serious hits recently. American and Israeli forces have been targeting key sites, but how much damage was actually done? Opinions vary. Fordo, a major enrichment site, is buried deep inside a mountain. It's got thousands of centrifuges working on uranium. The U. S. spent years planning how to hit it. They used massive bombs to try and break through. But, getting into a place like Fordo isn't easy. Experts say it's hard to know how much damage was done without going inside. Natanz, another big site, has been a target for years. Israel has been messing with it for a while, even using computer viruses to mess up the centrifuges. Recently, Israel and the U. S. hit it hard. They bombed the surface buildings and tried to get into the underground parts. But, Iran might have been digging a new secret site nearby. Isfahan is where Iran turns uranium into metal, a big step for making nuclear weapons. Israel and the U. S. destroyed the main buildings. But, like the other sites, there are tunnels nearby that might still be okay. Arak is a reactor that wasn't even active, but Israel destroyed it anyway. Now, it's definitely not working. The big question is, how much nuclear stuff does Iran still have? Before the attacks, they had a lot of highly enriched uranium. Now, no one knows where it is. It could be hidden in tunnels or moved to secret places. Experts say the only way to really stop Iran's nuclear program is to make a deal. But, for now, it's a big guessing game.

questions

    What role might international organizations play in assessing and mitigating the aftermath of the strikes?
    How might the international community ensure that any future negotiations with Iran are transparent and effective?
    Could the 'severely damaged' assessment by the CIA be an attempt to justify further military action?

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