Iran's Nuclear Puzzle: What's Really Going On?

The Sites

Iran's nuclear program has been a hot topic for years. Recently, tensions have eased a bit after some promises were made. But let's dive into what's really happening with Iran's nuclear sites.

Key Enrichment Sites:

• Natanz: Two main sites
• Fordow: Hidden inside a mountain
• Isfahan: Big complex including storage and other facilities

The Damage

The extent of the damage to these sites remains a mystery. The U.N. nuclear watchdog, the IAEA, used to inspect these places regularly. But after the recent attacks, they haven't been able to go back in.

What We Know:

• The smallest enrichment plant at Natanz was completely destroyed.
• The bigger underground plants at Natanz and Fordow were probably badly damaged.
• The full extent of the damage is still up for debate.

The Enriched Uranium

Big Questions:

• Some enriched uranium might have been destroyed in the attacks.
• Iran hasn't reported what happened to its stock of enriched uranium.
• Before the attacks, Iran was enriching uranium to 60% purity.
• The IAEA estimates that Iran had enough enriched uranium for 10 nuclear weapons, if refined further.

The Concerns

Potential Risks:

• Iran could secretly use its centrifuges and enriched uranium to quickly produce weapons-grade uranium.
• For now, it seems like a game of hide and seek is going on.