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U.S. and Israel Strike Iranian Nuclear Sites, Experts Warn

8/23/2026

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The United States and Israel bombed Iranian nuclear sites, significantly degrading Iran’s nuclear program.
President Donald Trump said the strikes “obliterated” Iran’s nuclear facilities.
Experts say Iran could build a nuclear weapon within a couple of years if it restarts its program.
Iran still holds enough highly enriched uranium for up to a dozen nuclear weapons.
Analysts warn the strikes have motivated Iran’s hard-line regime to pursue nuclear weapons.

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The United States and Israel bombed Iranian nuclear sites, significantly degrading Iran’s nuclear program.
President Donald Trump said the strikes “obliterated” Iran’s nuclear facilities.
Experts say Iran could build a nuclear weapon within a couple of years if it restarts its program.
Iran still holds enough highly enriched uranium for up to a dozen nuclear weapons.
Analysts warn the strikes have motivated Iran’s hard-line regime to pursue nuclear weapons.