U.S. Officials Admit Iran's Enriched Uranium "Missing"; Experts Warn of Worst-Case Scenario | WPN World People News

The U.S. military launched "Operation Midnight Hammer," targeting three of Iran’s major nuclear facilities: Isfahan, Natanz, and Fordow.

The operation involved 157 aircraft and B-2 bombers, which deployed rare GBU-57 bunker-buster bombs. While the strike caused significant damage, the Fordow facility was not completely destroyed. Iran claimed it had already relocated over 400 kilograms of uranium enriched to 60% purity, raising doubts about whether the operation achieved its intended strategic objectives.

U.S. Vice President and senior officials admitted they do not know the current whereabouts of the enriched uranium. The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) stated it is unable to verify the uranium’s location due to the ongoing conflict. According to the IAEA, the missing 409 kilograms of enriched uranium is enough to produce ten nuclear warheads, fueling concerns that Iran could be using the chaos of war to shield its nuclear program.

Nuclear nonproliferation experts noted that while the U.S. airstrikes were tactically successful, key Iranian facilities and centrifuges were not fully destroyed, and new installations are reportedly nearing operational status. Analysts estimate Iran could acquire weapons-grade uranium within five months. Some argue that reviving the Iran nuclear deal may be a more effective deterrent than military action.