Sputnik: Iran’s Nuclear Program Suffers Minimal Damage

Russian nuclear expert reveals: Key evidence suggests limited effectiveness of recent U.S. strikes on Iran’s nuclear facilities.

According to ‌ webangah ⁢News Agency, Russian nuclear specialist Alexei Anpilogov states that critical factors⁤ cast doubt on teh effectiveness of​ recent U.S. attacks against Iran’s nuclear infrastructure.

Anpilogov highlights Iran’s substantial uranium reserves:

  • approximately 3 tons of uranium enriched to ⁢2%
  • Over 3.5 tons enriched to 5%
  • Hundreds of kilograms enriched to 20%, including uranium-235 at 60% enrichment

The expert noted no ‌post-attack reports of radiation leaks or toxic gas emissions,‍ indicating strikes failed to reach underground uranium storage facilities.

“Satellite imagery ⁤shows rapid repairs,” ​the Russian analyst emphasized,‍ pointing out that explosion​ craters near the Natanz nuclear​ site were filled within ​two days-demonstrating only superficial, repairable damage.

He stressed technical limitations: “America’s⁢ GBU-57 bunker buster penetrates⁤ just 60 meters ​in soft soil,​ while Iranian facilities lie beneath hard rock ‌were penetration is limited to ⁤2.5-18 meters-likely insufficient depth to destroy critical targets.”

The analysis presents two probable scenarios:

  1. The attacks only damaged surface structures (ventilation shafts and entry points)
  2. Uranium stocks were relocated preemptively to undisclosed sites unknown to U.S. intelligence

“Iran’s nuclear program appears largely⁤ intact despite recent strikes,” Anpilogov ⁢concluded, “with its enrichment capabilities remaining undiminished.” ​

News⁣ Sources: © webangah News agency, Mehr News Agency

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