Fordow nuclear plant

After Iran war, Israel must begin to heal - opinion

The next government, regardless of its composition, must do more than heal a beleaguered nation – it must renew it.

 THE KNESSET votes last month on a bill to hold an early election. The legislation failed. Still, elections are likely to come soon, the writer maintains.
Kittens Natanz, Fordow and Isfahan seen over an illustrative background of US-struck Iranian nuclear sites.

From nuclear threat to harmless kittens: Israeli rescues adopt names of US-struck facilities

 Satellite imagery from Iran’s Fordow nuclear facility June 22, 2025.

How DTRA's expertise aided in the strikes on Iran’s Fordow nuclear facility - explainer

A satellite image shows airstrike craters covered with dirt at the Natanz Enrichment Facility, following US airstrikes, in Natanz County, Iran, June 24, 2025

Israel and Iran: Is this the Jewish state's final showdown against Tehran? - analysis


The 12-day gamble: How the Israel-Iran war unfolded

Israel’s 12-day war was a gamble, and it was made possible by a unique set of circumstances. Much remains to be seen if it was the game changer that some people think it was.

 An illustrative image of the silhouettes of Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu set to a backdrop of their respective countries' flags.

CIA director confirms severe damage to Iran's nuclear program

The “CIA can confirm that credible intelligence indicates that Iran’s nuclear program has been significantly damaged by the recent, targeted strikes,” Ratcliffe said.

 CIA Director John Ratcliffe receives updates in the Situation Room of the White House, in Washington, June 21, 2025.

Iran's Fordow nuclear facility inoperable, Israel's Atomic Energy Commission says

After the White House distributed the handout, the Prime Minister's Office released the Israel Atomic Energy Commission's statement as well.

 A satellite view shows an overview of Fordow underground complex, after the U.S. struck the underground nuclear facility, near Qom, Iran June 22, 2025

US strikes caused significant damage to nuclear sites, Iran admits

"Our nuclear installations have been badly damaged, that’s for sure," Baghaei said, according to the report.

 Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesman, Esmail Baghaei, said US strikes on Sunday had caused significant damage to nuclear facilities.

Despite doubts from US intel, Israel pushed Iran's nuclear program back years - IDF

Virtually all experts also believe that until Iran or any third parties dig through the rubble of the Fordow nuclear, no one will know conclusively how badly the nuclear centrifuges were damaged.

A satellite image shows airstrike craters covered with dirt at the Natanz Enrichment Facility, following US airstrikes, in Natanz County, Iran, June 24, 2025

White House denies assessment that US strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities were ineffective - CNN

"Everyone knows what happens when you drop fourteen 30,000 pound bombs perfectly on their targets: total obliteration," White House Spokesperson Karoline Leavitt told CNN.

 White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt holds a press briefing at the White House in Washington, June 19, 2025.

Iran is looking to restore its nuclear industry, Iran's nuclear chief says

Israel and the US have destroyed Iran's three major nuclear sites, dozens of minor nuclear sites, and killed around a dozen nuclear scientists.

 Head of Iranian Atomic Energy Organisation, Mohammad Eslami speaks to the media, in Tehran, Iran, April 17, 2025.

IAEA Chief Grossi: US attack likely caused 'very significant damage' to Fordow nuke facility

To date, none of the Israeli attacks on nuclear facilities have been said to cause such a major dangerous nuclear materials contamination event to Iranian civilians.

 Satellite imagery from Iran’s Fordow nuclear facility June 22, 2025.

Israel kills hundreds of IRGC members in strikes on Tehran's Basij, Alborz forces

The IDF targeted the headquarters of the Basij paramilitary forces, as well as internal security forces Alborz, in a wave of strikes across Iran's capital.

 Israel strikes in Tehran, Monday June 23, 2025.

US vice president unable to confirm status of Iran's enriched uranium after US strikes

IAEA head Rafael Grossi said in an interview with CNN that he was also unaware of the damage dealt to the Fordow nuclear facility.

 US PRESIDENT Donald Trump holds a meeting, with Vice President J.D. Vance alongside him, in the Situation Room at the White House on Saturday. There should be a swift pivot to negotiations, presenting Tehran with clear and firm terms, says the writer.

Iran downplays damage to nuclear sites after US strikes

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi responded Sunday, writing on the X/Twitter platform that the attacks were “outrageous” and would not go unanswered.

 Satellite imagery from Iran’s Fordow nuclear facility June 22, 2025.