The US intelligence assessment dismissed the Israeli claim, stating that Iran is at least three years away from developing nuclear weapons. Israel on June 13 launched airstrikes on Iran under ‘Operation Rising Lion’, claiming that Iran was in the “final stage” of nuclear weapons. However, according to an American intelligence report received by CNN, Iran is not only developing nuclear weapons, but may take three years to make it and reach the target.
The report stated that Israeli attacks damaged Iran’s Natanj Braddhan plant, but the Fordo plant, which is deep underground, had no effect. The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) has warned that Iran has nine atomic bomb -making uranium, but the delivery system is yet to be developed. American National Intelligence Director Tulsi Gabbard testified in March that Iran has not resumed the nuclear weapon program in 2003
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu claimed on Fox News that he had “clear intelligence” that Iran was secretly working on a plan to make uranium a weapon. On the other hand, US officials believe that Israeli attacks have pushed Iran’s nuclear program back for only a few months. Some experts warned that these attacks could encourage Iran to make nuclear weapons.
Iran carried out missiles and drone attacks on Tel Aviv and Haifa in retaliation, killing 24 people. President Donald Trump warned of immediate withdrawal from Tehran on Truth Social, but denied American intervention in the war. The G7 leaders supported Israeli’s right to self -defense, but the possibility of regional war is increasing.
