Middle East Conflict News
LAST UPDATE: July 3, 2025
Iran Strikes Set Back Nuke Program by Up to Two Years, US Says
A Pentagon spokesperson said that US airstrikes in late June degraded Iran’s nuclear program by up to two years, with strikes targeting Fordow, Natanz, and Isfahan nuclear sites.
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This comment, more measured than earlier claims of “obliteration,” frames the strikes as significant yet not decisive. It signals the need for ongoing vigilance and could justify further military or diplomatic action.
US says Iran’s suspension of cooperation with IAEA ‘unacceptable’
The US State Department branded Iran’s decision to halt cooperation with the IAEA “unacceptable.” The action follows Iran suspending inspections after US–Israeli strikes on its nuclear facilities.
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The US response underscores the importance of multilateral oversight and seeks to delegitimize Iran’s suspension. It sets political groundwork for potential sanctions or international pressure.
