US Faces Growing Challenges in Blocking Iran's Nuclear Progress

Despite over 10,000 US airstrikes in its current campaign, only a fraction have targeted Iran's nuclear infrastructure. Tehran still holds over 400 kilograms of highly enriched uranium—enough for several weapons—and maintains advanced centrifuges and crucial scientific expertise. Some of this material is buried so deep underground that even the most advanced US munitions cannot reach it. While Israeli forces have conducted more strikes on nuclear-related sites, Iran’s progress remains largely un