US President Donald Trump’s airstrikes on Iran’s nuclear facilities have raised concerns about the success of the operation and its impact on future negotiations with the country. The US military has denied that the strikes had a significant effect on Iran’s nuclear program, but experts argue that the damage done to the Fordow nuclear facility is “very considerable”.
Israel’s military struck at Hezbollah targets in southern Lebanon on Friday, targeting underground defence assets in an intense barrage of strikes. The Israeli air force said the operation was aimed at preventing the militant group from acquiring advanced missiles.
Iran’s supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei warned that his country would not hesitate to bomb more US air bases in the Middle East if provoked. The country’s foreign minister, Abbas Araghchi, left open the possibility of resuming talks on its nuclear program, but suggested it would not be anytime soon.
The situation has been complicated by the US attack on Iran’s nuclear facilities, with many experts arguing that the strikes had a limited effect on the country’s nuclear capabilities. The head of the International Atomic Energy Agency, Rafael Grossi, said the damage to the Fordow nuclear facility was “very considerable”, and that it would be difficult for Iran to recover from the attacks.
As tensions escalate, it remains to be seen how the US-Iran conflict will play out in the coming days. With many questions still unanswered, it is clear that the situation is far from resolved.
Source: https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/middle-east/iran-trump-israel-war-khamenei-nuclear-strikes-latest-news-b2777998.html