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New U.S. assessment: U.S. strikes destroyed only one of three Iranian nuclear sites
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Geopolitical & Security Analysis - US conducted air strikes on three Iranian enrichment sites: Fordo, Natanz, and Isfahan [2] - Initial assessments indicate only the Fordo site was destroyed [1][3] - Isfahan site's status remains uncertain due to difficulty in accessing enriched uranium and potential relocation [4] - US intelligence relies on overhead images for assessment due to lack of physical access [4] - The administration's public statements claiming complete obliteration of all three sites are disputed by sources [5] Military & Strategic Decisions - President Trump rejected a more comprehensive, multi-week strike plan aimed at greater destruction of Iranian uranium sites [1][5] - The rejected plan aimed to prevent Iran from obtaining and making a nuclear weapon [5] Political Implications - The initial strikes caused division among Trump's supporters, conflicting with his campaign promises of ending foreign wars [6] - Conducting strikes in Iran represented a departure from the Trump administration's campaign promises [7]