US strikes on Iran’s nuclear sites create uncertainty

The United States recently bombed three key nuclear facilities in Iran, making it hard to know how much damage was done or what remains of Iran’s nuclear program. President Donald Trump called the attack, named Operation Midnight Hammer, a huge success, saying the sites at Fordow, Natanz, and Isfahan were destroyed. But experts aren’t so sure, as there’s no clear proof yet of the full impact.

The strikes, which happened overnight on June 21, 2025, used massive “bunker-buster” bombs to target Iran’s uranium enrichment plants. These facilities, especially Fordow, are built deep underground, making them tough to destroy. Some reports suggest visible craters and damaged buildings, but no radiation leaks have been detected so far. The U.N. nuclear watchdog confirmed some harm but can’t fully assess the sites yet.

Iran insists its nuclear work is for peaceful energy, not weapons, though Israel and the U.S. fear otherwise. The attack has raised concerns about whether Iran might now hide its nuclear activities or speed up its program in secret.

With the U.S. now directly involved in the conflict, the situation in the Middle East could grow more tense. Checking the damage is tricky, as Iran may limit access for inspectors. This makes it tougher to ensure Iran isn’t working toward a nuclear bomb. The strikes aimed to stop Iran’s nuclear threat but may have created new challenges for tracking its plans.