Israeli Strikes Damage 15,000 Iran Nuclear Centrifuges at Natanz

Recent Israeli strikes have significantly damaged Iran's nuclear program, particularly at the Natanz enrichment facility, where about 15,000 centrifuges were reportedly destroyed, impacting Iran's uranium enrichment capabilities as noted by the U.N.'s nuclear watchdog. Despite these setbacks, Iran continues to launch ballistic missiles against Israel, leveraging mobile missile launchers hidden underground that complicate Israeli efforts to neutralize them. The conflict has resulted in numerous casualties and targeted killings of key Iranian missile program leaders, severely disrupting Iran's missile development. An interview with an Iranian nuclear scientist, believed to be his last before his death in an Israeli strike, revealed Iran's technological advancements and dissatisfaction with the JCPOA nuclear deal, which they view as unfavorable. The ongoing strikes have heightened tensions, with U.S. President Donald Trump expressing optimism about the prospects for peace between Israel and Iran amid continued diplomatic engagements. Meanwhile, experts warn that Israel's attacks might only delay, not prevent, Iran's nuclear ambitions given its existing knowledge and resources.