Terrorism

The US Bombing Seriously Damaged the Fordow Uranium Enrichment Plant

On June 22, 2025, the United States attacked three nuclear facilities in Iran as part of Operation Midnight Hammer.

A satellite image shows bomb damage at Iran's Fordow Fuel Facility. Image reveals destruction at a perimeter installation following U.S. airstrikes. (Al-Fassel production)
A satellite image shows bomb damage at Iran's Fordow Fuel Facility. Image reveals destruction at a perimeter installation following U.S. airstrikes. (Al-Fassel production)

By Al-Fassel |

While most of the Iranian people are suffering from a deteriorating economy, the Iranian Regime prefers to spend money somewhere else.

The Regime would rather empty the state’s coffers on a nuclear program that destabilizes the security and stability of the region.

The US Military targeted the Fordow Uranium Enrichment Plant, the Natanz Nuclear Facility, and the Isfahan Nuclear Technology Center.

In an interview, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi expressed that the US bombing of Iran's critical Fordow nuclear site was impactful.

"No one exactly knows what has transpired in Fordow. That being said, what we know so far is that the facilities have been seriously and heavily damaged," Araqchi said.

He further added, "The Atomic Energy Organization of the Islamic Republic of Iran is currently undertaking evaluation and assessment, the report of which will be submitted to the government."

Araghchi also ruled out a quick resumption of talks with the United States regarding his country's nuclear program, stressing that Iran needs to guarantee that Washington will not launch new military strikes against it.

When asked about US President Donald Trump's announcement of the possibility of resuming talks between Washington and Tehran, "I don't think the negotiations will resume so quickly," Araghchi replied.

Successful strike

Gen. Dan Caine, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, told reporters during a Pentagon briefing that while all three Iranian nuclear sites targeted in the strike "sustained extremely severe damage and destruction," the full damage would take time to assess.

Moreover, Rafael Grossi, the Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), said:

"Given the explosive payload utilized and the extremely vibration-sensitive nature of centrifuges, very significant damage is expected to have occurred."

According to military experts, the air strikes delayed Iran's nuclear progress by an estimated 18–24 months.

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