Israel Claims It Has Delayed Iran’s Nuclear Program by Two Years
The air campaign, ongoing since June 13, 2025, has involved multiple strikes against Iranian military and nuclear sites
Israel claims it has delayed Iran’s presumed nuclear programme by at least two to three years through a series of airstrikes targeting missile storage, launch sites, and nuclear-related military infrastructure in Iran.
This assertion was made by Israel’s Foreign Minister Gideon Saar in interviews published on June 21, 2025, where he stated that the Israeli Defence Forces’ operations have significantly set back Tehran’s timeline for acquiring a nuclear bomb.
The air campaign, ongoing since June 13, 2025, has involved multiple strikes against Iranian military and nuclear sites, including the elimination of key figures involved in Iran’s nuclear weaponisation efforts. Israel has emphasised that it will continue these strikes until the perceived threat is removed.
The United States, under President Donald Trump, has indicated a possible intervention in support of Israel but has set a two-week deadline for Iran to avoid further escalation. Meanwhile, European diplomats continue to urge Iran to resume nuclear talks with the US, although Iran has refused negotiations while under attack.
Iran denies pursuing nuclear weapons, maintaining its nuclear program is for peaceful purposes, but international agencies and Western powers have expressed concern over Iran’s uranium enrichment levels and rapid nuclear development.
