US, Israel Destroy Iran Nuclear Sites, Concerns Over Covert Program Persist

President Donald Trump declared that recent U.S. and Israeli airstrikes have obliterated Iran's nuclear program, particularly targeting sites at Fordow, Natanz, and Isfahan, with strikes described as causing monumental and possibly irreversible damage. Trump warned that if Iran pursues nuclear weapons again, it would be their last move, emphasizing America's readiness to strike without hesitation to prevent nuclear armament. U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Israeli intelligence sources supported these claims, asserting severe damage to Iran's centrifuge enrichment capabilities. However, the International Atomic Energy Agency and other analysts caution that while declared facilities were heavily damaged, covert elements and enriched uranium stockpiles may still exist, allowing Iran to potentially rebuild its program over time. Despite these warnings, Trump expressed willingness to lift sanctions if Iran commits to peace, asserting that the regime is exhausted and no longer focused on its nuclear ambitions. The White House strongly rejected reports suggesting the strikes were less effective than claimed, maintaining that Iran's nuclear weapons program is effectively over.