ICYMI: Classified report: Iran’s nuclear capabilities largely intact despite airstrikes

The post on this from Tuesday is here:

• Early US intelligence suggests strikes on Iran did not destroy nuclear sites – CNN

Adding in a little more now from the various report.

A classified intelligence assessment seen by senior officials suggests that Iran’s nuclear program has only suffered a limited setback following recent strikes on key facilities. The report raises fresh concerns about the durability and scope of Tehran’s nuclear ambitions.

According to the findings:

• Iran’s heavily fortified underground nuclear infrastructure largely withstood the bombing campaign. Damage was reportedly superficial in some areas, with core systems remaining operational.

• Intelligence suggests Iran had preemptively moved enriched uranium stockpiles to undisclosed locations before the attacks, minimizing the strategic impact of the strikes.

• Analysts also believe Iran may be operating additional covert enrichment sites not previously known to international monitors. Surveillance efforts are being redoubled in response.

• Overall, the strikes are estimated to have delayed Iran’s nuclear progress by only a few months, not years as initially hoped.

The report adds urgency to ongoing diplomatic discussions over how best to contain Iran’s nuclear development without triggering wider regional escalation.

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This article was written by Eamonn Sheridan at www.forexlive.com.