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Why it’s hard to know the damage the US did to Iran’s nuclear program

Opinion: Analysts will need more intelligence from more sources to make a confident judgment about the effects on Fordo and Iran’s broader nuclear efforts.

By Joshua Rovner, American University, The Conversation

4 days ago

US strikes set back Iran’s nuclear program up to 2 years, DOD says

“We’re thinking probably closer to two years — like degraded their program by two years,” Pentagon spokesperson Sean Parnell said Wednesday.

By Noah Robertson

5 days ago

Navy destroyers intercepted Iranian missiles, service confirms

The U.S. 6th Fleet positioned five Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyers in the Eastern Mediterranean to provide defense support to Israel.

8 days ago

Here’s the role an Ohio-class submarine played in the strikes on Iran

A single U.S. Navy submarine launched over two dozen Tomahawk land attack cruise missiles into Iran, striking a nuclear facility at Isfahan.

By Zita Ballinger Fletcher

13 days ago

Strikes only set back Iran’s nuclear program by months, US report says

A report by the Defense Intelligence Agency found that while the US strikes did significant damage, the Iranian nuclear sites were not totally destroyed.

By Stephanie Liechtenstein, The Associated Press and Sam McNeil, The Associated Press

13 days ago

Iran remains security threat even after airstrikes, CENTCOM warns

President Donald Trump’s nominee to lead U.S. Central Command said Iran still has 'considerable tactical capabilities' of concern to national security.

By Leo Shane III and Noah Robertson

14 days ago