While the dust is still nesting after the American attack at the nuclear locations of Iran, analysts say that the following steps will determine whether the atomic ambitions of the Islamic Republic have really been paralyzed.
In a commentary on the mission, President Donald Trump wrote about Truth Social that: “The damage to the nuclear sites in Iran would be” monumental “. The hits were difficult and accurate. Great skill was shown by our army. Thank you!”
Also on Sunday, chairman of the joint staff -general than Caine reporters told: “The last battle damage will take some time, but initial assessments of combat damage indicate that all three sites have suffered extremely serious damage and destruction.” He added that it was much too early to comment “on what might still be.”
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“History is written,” said Reserve Brig. Gene. Yossi Kuperwasser, head of the Jerusalem Institute for Strategy and Security and a former IDF in -lighting chef. “This is a powerful development that considerably weakens the Iranian threat and emphasizes the deep cooperation between Israel and the United States. But the journey is not nearly over yet.”
Kuperwasser emphasized that, although Tehran can retain some nuclear assets, an important strategic threshold has now been crossed. “So far everything was hidden: sabotage, diplomacy, sanctions. But now military action has proved much more effective. If Iran tries to restart his program, they know – and the Americans – willing to strike again.”
Sima Shein, a former senior Mossad officer and Iran expert at the Israeli Institute for National Security Studies (Inss), agreed that Iran’s capacities have deteriorated, but not eliminated.
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She added that if a future diplomatic agreement is reached, the first condition “full disclosure and removal” must be of all the remaining split material.
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The report calls for the destruction of all enrichment locations, the removal or seizure of enriched uranium, the dismantling of advanced centrifuges and a permanent stop for weapons efforts. It also requires unlimited inspections, irreversible disarmament and strict enforcement by Snapback Sanctions. FDD argues that everything would let less Iran be able to rebuild its nuclear program.
Amos Yadlin, a former head of Israeli military intelligence and president of the think tank of the Spirit of the Spirit, called the American Strike a ‘game-changer’.
“Trump’s doctrine of ‘peace through strength’ is in action,” said Yadlin. “Geopolitically this changes throughout the war – and sends a message to China, Russia and others.”
But Yadlin also believes that Iran’s nuclear possibilities have not been completely wiped out. “There are two possible Iranian reactions: retribution and changing nuclear policy. Reference can come through terror attacks in the Golf, or pressure from proxies such as Hezbollah or the Houthis. But I think the larger shift in nuclear posture is – perhaps retiring from the NPT.”
This satellite image of Maxar Technologies shows damage to the Fordow Enrichment Facility in Iran Na US Strikes, Sunday 22 June 2025. (Maxar Technologies via AP) (Maxar Technologies via AP)
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Kuperwasser added that only military pressure may not be able to bring sustainable resolution – unless linked to a diplomatic agreement with intrusive inspections, or a credible threat of continuous strikes.
“If there is an agreement, it must be based on verification – no trust,” he said. “Everywhere, always inspections. But if they refuse, we can continue to hit any new facility they build.”
While Israel and the US are preparing for potential response and response, Kuperwasser believes that the Israeli audience is ready.
“These are historical times,” he said. “We understand the sacrifice – and we are ready to see it.”
