Summary
The White House claims that a military strike in 2025 destroyed Iran's nuclear program, but recent reports suggest Iran may still be close to obtaining nuclear weapon materials. President Trump's administration insists the operation was a success, while talks are ongoing to reach a new nuclear deal with Iran.
Key Facts
- The strike on Iran's nuclear facilities occurred in June 2025 and was called Operation Midnight Hammer.
- White House spokesperson Karoline Leavitt claimed the strike successfully obliterated Iran’s nuclear capabilities.
- Despite this, a senior US official, Steve Witkoff, stated that Iran is close to obtaining materials to build a nuclear weapon.
- The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) has not been able to inspect Iran's nuclear sites since the strike.
- The US and Iran continue to have talks to negotiate a nuclear deal.
- President Trump had previously ended a multilateral agreement limiting Iran's uranium enrichment in 2018.
- The process of uranium enrichment is crucial as higher levels can lead to nuclear weapon production.
- Tensions remain high, but both countries are negotiating to prevent further conflict.
