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Israeli attacks/ American media: Iran, still untouched! Is the race for uranium coming?

Politiko 2025-06-14 10:52:50

Israeli attacks/ American media: Iran, still untouched! Is the race for uranium

One of the largest air operations of the last decade took place in the early hours of the morning, when the Israeli air force launched a wide-ranging and coordinated attack on more than 100 military and nuclear targets in Iran. The operation, codenamed "Lion on the Rise," was the result of long planning and aimed to paralyze Iran's nuclear capabilities.

Several dozen F-35 fighter jets and drones, supported by Israeli intelligence operatives (Mossad), hit Revolutionary Guard bases, uranium enrichment laboratories and nuclear research centers. According to reports from international media and Iranian sources, over 78 people have lost their lives, including important figures such as commanders Hossein Salami and Mohammad Bagheri, as well as nuclear physicist Fereydoun Abbasi.

Iranian response and escalation of tensions
In retaliation, Iran launched over 150 ballistic missiles and more than 100 drones towards Israeli territory. Despite the intensity, Israel reported limited damage thanks to reinforced air defenses and assistance from Western allies. However, the situation remains extremely tense and with the risk of further escalation throughout the region.

Nuclear targets intact
Beyond the numerous strikes and the deaths of some of Iran's leading scientists, Iran's nuclear program has not been neutralized. According to the analysis of the Washington Post and New York Times newspapers, the main plants in Natanz and Fordow, built deep underground - up to 80 meters - have remained almost intact. The attacks have caused damage only to surface structures and regional support laboratories, without seriously affecting uranium enrichment capacity.


While the Israeli government has portrayed the operation as a "strategic success," analysts are divided on its long-term impact. Many experts warn that this action could have opposite effects, prompting Iran to further accelerate its nuclear activities and eventually close any door to diplomatic dialogue.

The region in distress, the US in a delicate
position The United States, which did not directly participate in the operation but provided support for Israeli defense, is now in a difficult position. Nuclear talks with Tehran have stalled, while Gulf countries view the situation with deep concern, warning of the risk of a new regional war that could involve more actors.

The future: escalation or restraint?
Relying on the underground nature of the plants and the alternative networks of technical knowledge that Iran has built over the years, efforts to finally stop the nuclear program seem increasingly difficult. The crucial question that now arises is: will Iran choose to further escalate the conflict, or will it seek new forms of confrontation?

For now, despite major losses and a manpower strike, Iran's nuclear program remains functional – leaving open a dangerous scenario of instability in the Middle East.

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