Iran could recover some uranium, but Israel is watching, Israeli official says

Iran Nuclear Program Status - The strikes on Iran's nuclear facilities were effective in knocking out thousands of centrifuges, making it difficult to reach enriched uranium [1] - Some enriched uranium may have survived the strikes, and parts of the program were never targeted [1] - Iran's nuclear program has been diminished and set back, but not eliminated [1] - Iran may try to rebuild its nuclear program in decentralized ways, which will take time [1] Geopolitical Implications and Diplomacy - Iran has stopped cooperation with international weapons inspectors, complicating diplomacy [2] - Sanctions relief is a major Iranian demand for returning to the negotiating table [1] - Diplomacy is a long shot, and it's unrealistic to think it will solve the problem permanently [1] - The US military operation has made the Iranian regime more vulnerable [3] - The Trump administration may pursue a diplomatic resolution, potentially offering sanction relief on Iranian oil [10] - A grand bargain with Iran should prioritize preventing the reconstitution of their nuclear program, requiring international weapons inspectors and offering sanctions relief [16] Potential Future Actions - Military force may be used again against Iran's nuclear program if diplomatic solutions fail [1] - Future military action would likely involve discreet strikes, similar to those conducted by Israel and the United States [18] - A two-pronged policy of diplomatic exploration and the potential for renewed military force is recommended [15][19]