Iran Continues Uranium Enrichment After US Nuclear Strikes

Following President Donald Trump's authorization of U.S. airstrikes on Iran's nuclear facilities during a 12-day war with Israel, Iran has declared it will not retaliate further against the U.S. as long as no new acts of aggression occur. Despite serious damage to its nuclear program, including strikes on the Fordow site with bunker buster bombs, Iran remains committed to continuing its uranium enrichment program, insisting it has the right to do so under international norms but will avoid militarization. Iran's missile attack on the American Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar was intercepted by Qatari defenses after Iran provided advance warning, signaling a desire to deescalate tensions. President Trump responded with a conciliatory message, acknowledging Iran's warning and asserting the strikes had successfully set back Iran's nuclear development. However, concerns remain about the opacity of Iran's nuclear activities, especially after it halted cooperation with the International Atomic Energy Agency. Meanwhile, experts note that Iran's ability to produce weapons-grade uranium may be underestimated, challenging common assertions about the enrichment levels needed for nuclear weaponization.